When war affects complex and interconnected civilian systems, the full measure of civilian harm lies in what comes after the blast.
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When war affects complex and interconnected civilian systems, the full measure of civilian harm lies in what comes after the blast.
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Former U.S. Navy Commander, JAGC Mark Nevitt clarifies the 5 "blockades" in the U.S.-Iran conflict and the different legal issues and operational risks at stake.
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Under the War Powers Resolution, Trump must now terminate the hostilities against Iran he began two months ago. He seems set against doing so.
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Adding forced marriage to the draft Crimes Against Humanity Convention would codify a distinct international crime, reflect its severe harms, and improve legal clarity.
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As former judge advocates, it was our responsibility while on active duty to advise on the legal demands of and limits on senior officers’ authority and responsibility.
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Three key factors explain why the Iranian regime has held on and why it is increasingly likely to survive the war.
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Expert authors examine key interpretive issues and selected topics in the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention on protection of civilians during civil war.
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Top legal experts on the law of naval warfare break down the key issues in the Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict.
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"During my own transits through the Strait as a naval officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, the narrow geography and proximity of Iranian territory were impossible to ignore."
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A hypothetical General Counsel advice to Secretary Hegseth about his "no quarter" statement in Iran war.
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The U.S. military continues maritime strikes on alleged drug smugglers and may now be hitting targets on land. Brian Finucane analyzes Trump’s latest War Powers report.
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