Human shields under IHL: a path towards excessive legalization
Human shields constitute part of the reality of contemporary armed conflicts, primarily fought in urban contexts. As such, they pose a host of complex legal issues, notably for destabilizing the tradi...
16 Nov 20217min
AWS: what the law says – and does not say – about the human role in the use of force
Intergovernmental discussions on the regulation of emerging technologies in the area of (lethal) autonomous weapon systems (AWS) are back on track in Geneva after more than a year of COVID-19 related ...
11 Nov 202111min
The holy grail of virtual diplomacy: how to achieve trust
The ‘Great Move’ to communication in the virtual world has been underway for some time. Spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have switched to the medium of a screen, raising questions as to...
4 Nov 202110min
A plea for COP26: don’t forget people affected by conflict
Communities enduring conflict are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Paradoxically, they are also among the most neglected by climate action. It is increasingly urgent to act. The climate crisis...
27 Okt 202110min
A pragmatic perspective towards minimizing the civilian harm of offensive cyberspace operations
Within a complex and growing threat landscape, the cyber arms race is ramping up, underscoring the need for reasonable and realistic constraints on the development and use of cyberweapons. To minimize...
21 Okt 202114min
The nature-security nexus and the UN Security Council
The destruction of nature and the world’s ecosystems presents an unprecedented challenge for humanity. With one million species on the brink of extinction – the 6th mass extinction event in world hist...
14 Okt 202114min
Bringing IHL home: the protection of the environment in war
When international law addresses a particular issue of concern, ultimately the intention is to have some kind of real impact on that issue. In the case of armed conflict and the environment, the aim i...
12 Okt 202118min
Engaging with the industry: integrating IHL into new technologies in urban warfare
Alongside the urbanization of armed conflict lies a second trend: the increase in the use of technology to augment methods of warfare. Although some may claim that the integration of technological sol...
7 Okt 202122min
