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In many ways, the American war crimes of Korea and Vietnam were a continuation of American military conduct in the Civil War and during the Indian wars

Israel-Gaza: What the law says about the fighting By Guglielmo Verdirame Published International law regulates the use of military force by states and the conduct of hostilities. As in virtually every modern conflict, there is intense debate on the legality of the actions of the two main sides involved here - Israel and Hamas. Self-defence As in previous operations in Gaza, Israel is likely to argue that its actions are justified under the right of self-defence. Enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter, the right of self-defence is a fundamental principle of international law. While aspects...

Redefining combatants Updated: Updated: April 06, 2021 22:48 IST Cyberattacks point to the need to rethink what constitutes a force and what a justified response can be Share Article Representational image.   | Photo Credit: Reuters Cyberattacks point to the need to rethink what constitutes a force and what a justified response can be A report in The New York Times on the October 2020 breakdown of the Mumbai power distribution system points a finger at Chinese cyber hackers. While the truth may remain hidden, the discussion points to a macro issue. When, and under what conditions, would ...

America’s War on Syrian Civilians Bombs killed thousands of civilians in Raqqa, and the city was decimated. U.S. lawyers insist that war crimes weren’t committed, but it’s time to look honestly at the devastation that accompanies “targeted” air strikes. By Anand Gopal December 16, 2020 " Information Clearing House" - For four months in 2017, an American-led coalition in ...