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Targeting Of Persons: The Contemporary Challenges, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2018

Targeting Of Persons: The Contemporary Challenges, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Lawfare 101: A Primer, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2017

Lawfare 101: A Primer, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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Dunlap discusses the concept of lawfare—using law as a form of asymmetrical warfare—and provides some considerations for how to combat this phenomenon. The article establishes the intellectual framework and thematic direction for this Issue of Military Review.


Why Declarations Of War Matter, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2016

Why Declarations Of War Matter, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Accountability And Autonomous Weapons: Much Ado About Nothing?, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2016

Accountability And Autonomous Weapons: Much Ado About Nothing?, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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This purpose of this essay is to critique a 2015 report entitled Mind the Gap: The Lack of Accountability for Killer Robots by Human Rights Watch (HRW) produced with the assistance of the Harvard Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC). The HRW/IHRC paper attempted to establish that autonomous weapons should be banned because, they claim, “neither criminal law nor civil law guarantees adequate accountability for individuals directly or indirectly involved in the use of fully autonomous systems.” Contrary to HRW/IHRC assertions, this article maintains that although no one can “guarantee” accountability, there are sufficient legal tools to do so …


The Dod Law Of War Manual And Its Critics: Some Observations, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2016

The Dod Law Of War Manual And Its Critics: Some Observations, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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The U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) new Law of War Manual has generated serious debate about its treatment of a variety of issues including human shields, the status of journalists, cyber operations, the precautions to be taken prior to attacks and even the role of honor in war. Although this article does not purport to be a comprehensive response to every critique of the Manual and, indeed, cites opportunities for its improvement, it nevertheless concludes that on balance the Manual provides an excellent, comprehensive and much-needed statement of DoD’s view of the lex lata of the law of war.


Lawfare, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2015

Lawfare, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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Anticipatory Self-Defense And The Israeli-Iranian Crisis: Some Remarks, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2013

Anticipatory Self-Defense And The Israeli-Iranian Crisis: Some Remarks, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Law Of War Manuals And Warfighting: A Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2012

Law Of War Manuals And Warfighting: A Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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The Intersection Of Law And Ethics In Cyberwar: Some Reflections, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2012

The Intersection Of Law And Ethics In Cyberwar: Some Reflections, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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The purpose of this short essay is to reflect upon a few issues that illustrate how legal and ethical issues intersect in the cyber realm. Such an intersection should not be especially surprising., Historian Geoffrey Best insists, “[I]t must never be forgotten that the law of war, wherever it began at all, began mainly as a matter of religion and ethics . . . “It began in ethics” Best says “and it has kept one foot in ethics ever since.” Understanding that relationship is vital to appreciating the full scope of the responsibilities of a cyber-warrior in the 21st century.


The Mottled Legacy Of 9/11: A Few Reflections On The Evolution Of The International Law Of Armed Conflict, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2011

The Mottled Legacy Of 9/11: A Few Reflections On The Evolution Of The International Law Of Armed Conflict, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Lawfare Today…And Tomorrow, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2011

Lawfare Today…And Tomorrow, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Does Lawfare Need An Apologia?, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2010

Does Lawfare Need An Apologia?, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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Few concepts in international law are more controversial than lawfare. This essay contends that lawfare is best appreciated in the context of its original meaning as ideologically neutral description of how law might be used in armed conflict. It emphasizes that although law may be manipulated by some belligerents for nefarious purposes, it can still serve to limit human suffering in war. In discussing the current state of the concept of lawfare, the essay reviews several contentious areas, and recognizes the concerns of critics. The paper concludes that lawfare is still a useful term, and is optimized when it is …


A Tale Of Two Judges : A Judge Advocate’S Reflections On Judge Gonzales’S Apologia, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2010

A Tale Of Two Judges : A Judge Advocate’S Reflections On Judge Gonzales’S Apologia, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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This is a response to - and reflection about - Judge Alberto Gonzales's essay in the Texas Tech Law Review entitled "Waging War Within the Constitution" 42 Tex. Tech. L. Rev. 843 (2010). It argues that national security law policy in an era of complex challenges is best designed when the expertise of the widest number of knowledgeable practictioners is brought to bear in a principled and fearless manner.


The Ethical Dimensions Of National Security Law, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2009

The Ethical Dimensions Of National Security Law, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Towards A Cyberspace Legal Regime In The Twenty-First Century: Considerations For American Cyber-Warriors, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2009

Towards A Cyberspace Legal Regime In The Twenty-First Century: Considerations For American Cyber-Warriors, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Taking Liberties: The Personal Jurisdiction Of Military Commissions, Madeline Morris Jan 2008

Taking Liberties: The Personal Jurisdiction Of Military Commissions, Madeline Morris

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On September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda operatives attacked civilian and military targets on US territory, causing thousands of deaths and billions of dollars of economic loss. The next day, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1368 characterizing the attack by Al Qaeda as a "threat to international peace and security" and recognizing the right of states to use armed force in self defense.


Lawfare Today: A Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2008

Lawfare Today: A Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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Terror And The Law: The Limits Of Judicial Reasoning In The Post-9/11 World (Review Essay), Curtis A. Bradley Jan 2008

Terror And The Law: The Limits Of Judicial Reasoning In The Post-9/11 World (Review Essay), Curtis A. Bradley

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reviewing, Benjamin Wittes, Law and the Long War: The Future of Justice in the Age of Terror (2008)


Preferring Defects: The Jurisdiction Of Military Commissions, Madeline Morris, Allison Hester-Haddad Jan 2008

Preferring Defects: The Jurisdiction Of Military Commissions, Madeline Morris, Allison Hester-Haddad

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No abstract provided.


Military Lawyering And Professional Independence On The War On Terror : A Response To David Luban, Charles J. Dunlap Jr., Linell A. Letendre Jan 2008

Military Lawyering And Professional Independence On The War On Terror : A Response To David Luban, Charles J. Dunlap Jr., Linell A. Letendre

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No abstract provided.


Legal Issues In Coalition Warfare: A U.S. Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2006

Legal Issues In Coalition Warfare: A U.S. Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


….With Helmet And Flak Vest: Practicing International Law In War Zones, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2004

….With Helmet And Flak Vest: Practicing International Law In War Zones, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


It Ain’T No Tv Show: Jags And Modern Military Operations, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2003

It Ain’T No Tv Show: Jags And Modern Military Operations, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Meeting The Challenge Of Cyberterrorism: Defining The Military Role In A Democracy, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2002

Meeting The Challenge Of Cyberterrorism: Defining The Military Role In A Democracy, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


The Revolution In Military Legal Affairs : Air Force Legal Professionals In 21 St Century Conflicts, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2001

The Revolution In Military Legal Affairs : Air Force Legal Professionals In 21 St Century Conflicts, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Law And Military Interventions: Preserving Humanitarian Values In 21st Conflicts, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2001

Law And Military Interventions: Preserving Humanitarian Values In 21st Conflicts, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


The Law And The Human Target In Information Warfare: Cautions And Opportunities, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2000

The Law And The Human Target In Information Warfare: Cautions And Opportunities, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Organized Violence And The Future Of International Law: A Practitioner's View Of The Emerging Issues, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1999

Organized Violence And The Future Of International Law: A Practitioner's View Of The Emerging Issues, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


The Legal Basis For No-Fly Zones, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1999

The Legal Basis For No-Fly Zones, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.


Technology And The 21st Century Battlefield: Recomplicating Moral Life For The Statesman And The Soldier, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1999

Technology And The 21st Century Battlefield: Recomplicating Moral Life For The Statesman And The Soldier, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.