Environmental Obligations of Outer Space in Armed Conflicts: The Source, Interpretation and Compliance
by Xinyi PAN and Xidi CHEN
Abstract: Outer space’s environment is fragile and difficult to restore. The academia should conduct a comprehensive review of the environmental protection obligations of belligerents during armed conflicts in this domain. Although outer...
Read moreIndia’s Regulatory and Ethical Stance on Autonomous Weapon Systems
by Anviksha Pachori and Abhishek Bhati
Abstract: India has progressively integrated emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous weapon systems (AWS), and robotics into its military modernization agenda. Given India’s security needs and cross-border infiltration, a substantial number...
Read moreGuarantees of Non-Repetition as Reparations: Exploring a Developing Modality in the Context of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
by Nathanael Thomas
Abstract: This article examines Guarantees of Non-Repetition (GNR) as a form of reparation at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), the first international criminal tribunal to issue a reparations order and endorse...
Read moreThe Polymorphic Environmental Impact of the USSR and US Wars on Afghanistan: A Forgotten Prism of International Law
by Sayed Qudrat Hashimy and Jackson Simango Magoge
Abstract: The wars in Afghanistan, first by the USSR (1979-1989) and later by the US (2001-2021), have left indelible marks on the country’s environment. These armed conflicts...
Read moreOf Divine Wars: A Comparison of Hindu Teachings with International Humanitarian Law and Jus Ad Bellum
Abstract: IHL studies have benefited greatly by drawing parallels with the rules of war in different religions. This article expands this scholarship by further considering the ideas of morality and humanity through...
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