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No Good Options Against Isis Barbarism? Human Shields In 21st Century Conflicts, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2016

No Good Options Against Isis Barbarism? Human Shields In 21st Century Conflicts, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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One of the most vexing conundrums of 21st century warfare has been not just the explosive growth in the use of human shields, but the apparent systemization of the tactic, particularly by nonstate actors. In noting the international prohibition, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) defines the practice as the “intentional co-location of military objectives and civilians or persons hors de combat with the specific intent of trying to prevent the targeting of those military objectives.”


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.


Still Shortchanged: Some Observations About The New Army/Marine Corps Coin Doctrine, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2014

Still Shortchanged: Some Observations About The New Army/Marine Corps Coin Doctrine, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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The Hyper-Personalization Of War: Cyber, Big Data, And The Changing Face Of Conflict, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2014

The Hyper-Personalization Of War: Cyber, Big Data, And The Changing Face Of Conflict, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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On “The Lure Of Strike”, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2013

On “The Lure Of Strike”, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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This commentary is in response to the special commentary, “The Lure of Strike” by Conrad Crane published in the Summer 2013 issue of Parameters (vol. 43, no. 2).


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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Do We Need New Regulations In International Humanitarian Law? One American’S Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2012

Do We Need New Regulations In International Humanitarian Law? One American’S Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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The Air Force And Twenty-First-Century Conflicts: Dysfunctional Or Dynamic?, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2010

The Air Force And Twenty-First-Century Conflicts: Dysfunctional Or Dynamic?, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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Roles, Missions,And Equipment: Military Lessons From Experience In This Decade, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2009

Roles, Missions,And Equipment: Military Lessons From Experience In This Decade, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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Neo-Strategicon: Modernized Principles Of War For The 21st Century, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2006

Neo-Strategicon: Modernized Principles Of War For The 21st Century, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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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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Kosovo, Casualty Aversion, And The American Military Ethos: A Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1999

Kosovo, Casualty Aversion, And The American Military Ethos: A Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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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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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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Preliminary Observations: Asymmetrical Warfare And The Western Mindset, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1998

Preliminary Observations: Asymmetrical Warfare And The Western Mindset, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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The Law Of Cyberwar: A Case Study From The Future, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1998

The Law Of Cyberwar: A Case Study From The Future, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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Taming Shiva: Applying International Law To Nuclear Operations, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1997

Taming Shiva: Applying International Law To Nuclear Operations, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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How We Lost The High-Tech War Of 2007: A Warning For The Future, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1996

How We Lost The High-Tech War Of 2007: A Warning For The Future, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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Saddam Hussein: Master Air Strategist, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 1991

Saddam Hussein: Master Air Strategist, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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