The Vanishing Law of War: Reflections on Law and War in the 21st Century
Harvard International Review, p. 64, Spring 2009
6 Pages Posted: 5 May 2010
Date Written: March 4, 2009
Abstract
Examines IHL in modern conflict and argues that counterinsurgency, counterrorism and other forms of warfare are creating a normative environment for government forces that is more restrictive than required by IHL.
Keywords: humanitarian law, law of war, law of armed conflict, IHL, LOAC, distinction
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Schmitt, Michael N., The Vanishing Law of War: Reflections on Law and War in the 21st Century (March 4, 2009). Harvard International Review, p. 64, Spring 2009, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1600271
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