Of Divine Wars: A Comparison of Hindu Teachings with International Humanitarian Law and Jus Ad Bellum
by Wamika Sachdev 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 the lens of Mahabharata, a...
Read moreModern Interpretations of International Humanitarian Law’s Martens Clause: Opening the Door to Strategies to Better Protect the Environment and Indigenous Peoples During Armed Conflict
by Shontelle Grimberg International humanitarian law falls short in protecting the environment and vulnerable persons, namely Indigenous Peoples, during armed conflicts under the Geneva Conventions. Indigenous Peoples disproportionately experience the impacts given their connection to ancestral lands including in Myanmar...
Read moreChina and Humanitarian Law: Evolution, Contemporary Influence and Prospects of Traditional Ethics in Modern-day Practice
by Fan Xueke
The practice of IHL cannot be separated from countries' recognition of its traditional ethics. Finding sufficient support for the connotation of IHL from ethics is conducive to further improving its compliance and implementation. In promoting the global... Read moreThe Relevance of the Islamic Principle of Humane Treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs) in Contemporary Practice: An Overview
by Michele Scolari In contemporary armed conflicts, the universality of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) faces obstacles as certain Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) reject this framework, choosing to only apply Islamic Law. The paper investigates how Islamic Law of Armed Conflict...
Read moreDominating Demography, Altering Destiny: India’s settler-colonialism in Kashmir
by Mah-Nashit Uzma The author, in this article has discussed the demographic invasion of Indian Occupied Kashmir which has been underway since 1947 with a focus on post-2019 legislative and policy measures taken by Indian State. When understood in comparison...
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From theology to technology: a call for IHL ambassadors in the Asia-Pacific region
By Dr. Ai Kihara-Hunt, Dr. Jonathan Kwik, and Kelisiana Thynne
The Asia-Pacific region is diverse in religious, ethnic and historical backgrounds as well as in economic development. However, armed conflict is often not recognized by states in the region, and... Read more
