Humanitarian intervention
Humanitarian intervention Defining humanitarian intervention Legal basis and doctrines Humanitarian intervention refers to military, political, or diplomatic actions intended to relieve civilians from mass…
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Self-defense under Article 51
Self-defense under Article 51 What is Article 51? Definition and origin in the UN Charter Article 51 acknowledges a right of individual or collective…
Read moreUse of force in international law (Jus ad bellum)
Use of force in international law (Jus ad bellum) Introduction Definition of jus ad bellum Jus ad bellum is the branch of international law…
Read morePrisoners of war (POWs)
Prisoners of War (POWs) Overview of Prisoners of War Definition and scope Prisoners of War (POWs) are individuals captured by an opposing party during…
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Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict Overview Definition of civilians in armed conflict Civilians are persons not taking a direct part in hostilities and…
Read moreThe Hague Conventions
The Hague Conventions Overview of The Hague Conventions What are The Hague Conventions? The Hague Conventions are a suite of international treaties negotiated at…
Read moreThe Geneva Conventions
The Geneva Conventions About the Geneva Conventions What are the Geneva Conventions? The Geneva Conventions are a suite of international treaties designed to limit…
Read moreInternational humanitarian law (IHL)
International humanitarian law (IHL) What is International Humanitarian Law (IHL)? Definition and purpose International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules designed to…
Read moreThe crime of aggression
The crime of aggression Introduction Overview of the crime of aggression The crime of aggression refers to state-initiated acts of armed force that breach…
Read moreWar crimes
War Crimes Definition and Scope What qualifies as a war crime? War crimes are serious violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) committed during armed…
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