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Is Jus In Bello In Crisis?, Jens Ohlin
Is Jus In Bello In Crisis?, Jens Ohlin
Jens David Ohlin
It is a truism that new technologies are remaking the tactical and legal landscape of armed conflict. While such statements are undoubtedly true, it is important to separate genuine trends from scholarly exaggeration. The following essay, an introduction to the Drone Wars symposium of the Journal, catalogues today’s most pressing disputes regarding international humanitarian law (IHL) and their consequences for criminal responsibility. These include: (i) the triggering and classification of armed conflicts with non-state actors; (ii) the relative scope of IHL and international human rights law in asymmetrical conflicts; (iii) the targeting of suspected terrorists under concept- or status-based classifications …
Combatant Immunity In Non-International Armed Conflict, Past And Future, Rymn J. Parsons
Combatant Immunity In Non-International Armed Conflict, Past And Future, Rymn J. Parsons
Rymn J Parsons, Esq.
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The Ambiguity Of Cyber Attacks In International Law, Anthony Rodin
The Ambiguity Of Cyber Attacks In International Law, Anthony Rodin
Anthony Rodin
A new family of weaponry has manifested itself in recent years in the realm of cyberspace. Though they rarely cause physical damage, cyber attacks can have debilitating effects on their targets and are becoming more common. As the weapons become more advanced and destructive, their legitimacy vis existing jus in bello and jus ad bellum international law regimes remains unclear. Attempts to rectify this problem are either overbroad or simply impossible. This article reviews the history and development of cyber attacks and the responses they have triggered. It argues that cyber attacks are sui generis weapons and should not be …
Rättens Ordning I Den Tid Som Återstår, Matilda Arvidsson
Rättens Ordning I Den Tid Som Återstår, Matilda Arvidsson
Dr Matilda Arvidsson
The article investigates the fundamental concept of 'time' within the framework of the laws of war, using the War on Terrorism as a starting point and the 2003 invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq as an example. The article argues for an eschatological understanding of time during the War on Terrorism, framing a state of exception, and ultimately keeping law on hold in an enduring 'now' while messianic hopes for redemption are directed towards a new future to come after war.