The imperative to protect water and water systems during armed conflict
Amid the complexities of contemporary armed conflicts, damage to water infrastructure and the use of water as a means or method of warfare have devastating consequences for both civilian populations a...
24 Apr 202520min
Addressing landmine pollution: how the 'polluter pays' principle can help
Landmines, a persistent threat in post-conflict zones, pose severe risks to both human lives and the environment. These explosive devices, often buried underground, remain dormant for years, contamina...
17 Apr 202519min
From disenchantment to a universal culture of compliance: IHL education “2.0”
As public opinion is critical in shaping decision-making during armed conflict, engaging with and informing youth and the broader public about international humanitarian law (IHL) is essential for ens...
10 Apr 202517min
Complying with IHL in large-scale conflicts: key preparedness measures
As states increasingly focus on strengthening their defense capabilities, discussions on military preparedness are gaining prominence, particularly in relation to large-scale conflicts. Such conflicts...
3 Apr 202516min
Anchoring protection: Islamic law contributions to the development of the 1977 Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions
References to Islamic law made by the delegations of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Syria during the 1974–1977 Diplomatic Conference – which led to the adoption of the two Additional Protocols to the ...
27 Mars 202516min
Environmental destruction in conflict: broadening accountability in war
International law recognizes the importance of environmental protection during armed conflict. Additional Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions was the first treaty to formally prohibit warfare methods...
20 Mars 202510min
Anti-personnel mines: the false promise of security through exceptionalism in war
Earlier this month, Lithuania’s unprecedented withdrawal from the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) took effect. Meanwhile, several states are openly questioning their continued adherence to other...
13 Mars 202520min
Hospitals under fire: legal and practical challenges to strengthened protection
Amid the devastation of armed conflict, hospitals stand as fragile sanctuaries, overwhelmed by demand and depleted of essential supplies. Struggling to function under relentless strain, they remain un...
6 Mars 202514min
