By Colonel Mark W. Holzer * — Click here to read the full text as a PDF Abstract The term “lawfare” has become part of the lexicon of the current global conflict and although it is defined in various ways, it is essentially a way to describe legal activities within the context of armed conflict. […]
Legitimacy & the Limits of Command in Reformed Military Commissions
On April 3, 2012, Brigadier General Mark Martins, Chief Prosecutor for the U.S. Military Commissions, gave a talk entitled “Legitimacy & the Limits of Command in Reformed Military Commissions.” A transcript of the talk is available on Lawfare and the video is available HERE.
Upcoming Events: Brig. Gen. Mark Martins and the NSJ Symposium
Next week, the National Security Journal will be hosting two great events: a talk by Brig. Gen. Mark Martins and our yearly symposium. We very much hope to see you all there.
The CIA and Targeted Killings Beyond Borders
Philip Alston, former UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions, has written a fascinating article on targeted killings. The full text of the article is available here.
Volume 3, Issue 1
Volume 3, Issue 1 of the Harvard National Security Journal is now available online. The articles will be available on Westlaw and HeinOnline shortly.
Advantaging Aggressors: Justice & Deterrence in International Law
By Paul H. Robinson* & Adil Ahmad Haque** — Click here to read the full text of the Article Current international law imposes limitations on the use of force to defend against unlawful aggression that improperly advantage unlawful aggressors and disadvantage their victims. The Article gives examples of such rules, governing a variety of situations, […]