Looking forward to contributing to the discussion on #CyberOperations and #neutrality @gvagrad.bsky.social conference “Neutrality in Cyberspace: International Humanitarian Law at the Digital Battlefield” (21 April, Geneva)
I was interviewed on the “Tehran Toll Booth” and what it means for navigation, security, and international law in the Strait of Hormuz. www.france24.com/fr/info-en-c...
Declaring that no quarter will be given unequivocally violates international humanitarian law. Indeed, ordering that no quarter will be given, threatening an adversary therewith or conducting hostilities on this basis is prohibited and constitutes a war crime.
I spoke with Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne about the legality of the US/Israel use of force against Iran and how international law frames the issue.
Interview here: suspilne.media/1255092-meta...
What is a ‘threat’ of force under Art. 2(4) UN Charter? My answer is in an article I published almost ten years ago in the Netherlands International Law Review: shorturl.at/GwGqQ
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A reminder of this event at ILaW : Rethinking Collective Self-Defence in International Law, 3 February, 6 pm www.westminster.ac.uk/events/rethi...
If you want to know whether Trump’s tariff threats are a violation of the principle of non-intervention, Chapter 3 of my book might be of interest. It explores what coercion is and whether economic coercion is unlawful under customary int’l law and the OAS Charter
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Join James Green and myself for ‘Rethinking Collective Self-Defence in International Law’ on 3 February @UW_WLS With global debate raging over threats to Greenland, this discussion couldn’t be more relevant #InternationalLaw @ILaWWestminster
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You have a great idea for a PhD and you’re interested in doing it under my supervision? Studentships are now available:
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My new article on the ambivalent role of AI in determining the necessity and proportionality of self-defence against an armed attack has just been published in a fantastic special issue of International Law Studies
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Read our blogpost on the legal consequences of the increasing involvement of civilians in cyber and other digital activities during armed conflict blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
Blog post by @icrc.org colleagues Tilman Rodenhauser (@trodenhauser.bsky.social), Samit D'Cunha, Laurent Gisel (@laurentgisel.bsky.social), as well as Anna Rosalie Greipl (@geneva-academy.ch) & @marcoroscini.bsky.social (University of Westminster).
I look forward to participating today in the launch of our report on civilian involvement in cyber and other digital activities in armed conflict, an output of the Joint Initiative on the Digitilisation of Armed Conflict of the @icrclawpolicy.bsky.social and the @geneva-academy.ch
I had two days of great discussions in Amsterdam on the AI-cyber interplay in armed conflict. I presented on Artificial Intelligence and the Obligation to Respect and to Ensure Respect for
International Humanitarian Law. Thanks to all the organisers and participants! #ihl #ai
I very much enjoyed recording this. Thank you for the invitation to share thoughts with these amazing colleagues
‘This excellent contribution will no doubt serve as the first port of call for any academic or practitioner looking into the subject.’ Thanks Jack Kenny for his generous review of my non-intervention book for @iclq.bsky.social
And just like that … the three-week residential session of the Hague Academy of International Law Centre for Studies and Research 2025 has come to a close—but the project is not over! Stay tuned for our forthcoming book on Artificial Intelligence and International Law
Today we kicked off the 2025 Centre for Studies and Research of the Hague Academy of International Law focusing on Artificial Intelligence and International Law. Exciting weeks ahead!
Delighted to be in Toronto to give a presentation on the principle of non-intervention as a balancing mechanism ensuring the co-existence of empires at the conference on Legal Histories of Empire: Empires in Touch #nonintervention
Another stop in the non-intervention tour. In 1968, Wenceslas Square in Prague became a focal point of resistance against the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. After the Prague Spring was suppressed, Brezhnev proclaimed his doctrine of limited sovereignty.
‘The Author’s conclusions are well-supported by a thorough analysis of relevant international practice and scholarly literature. These qualities make the work an essential resource for anyone seeking to grapple with these themes’ Thanks A. Annoni for reviewing my book for Riv. dir. internazionale!
Does international humanitarian law address the problem of poverty resulting from armed conflict? My thoughts just published (in Italian) in the Proceedings of the 2024 Conference of the Italian Society of International Law #ihl #poverty #sdg
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Another stop on the #nonintervention tour. The Nyon Agreement was signed on 14 Sept 1937. Nyon was chosen to avoid association with the League of Nations, which was viewed unfavorably by Italy. The agreement addressed attacks on international shipping during the Spanish Civil War
Did you know that, although never formally recognised by the Catholic Church, the monarchs of France, Spain and Austria claimed a jus exclusivae, ie, the right to veto a particular candidate to the papacy? See Chap. 1 of my book #nonintervention #conclave
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I’m very grateful to Sir Michael Wood for his generous review of my book on the principle of non-intervention. www.nomos-elibrary.de/de/10.17104/...
Delighted to be back in St Louis for three days of international humanitarian law discussions. Thanks for inviting me again! #ihl www.slu.edu/law/internat...
Is the imposition of tariffs a form of economic coercion and an unlawful intervention in the domestic affairs of other states? Check out my recent book, pp. 170-186: shorturl.at/BvMsw #trump #tariffs #nonintervention
The Guardian view on attacks on lawyers: democracies must stand up for justice
Thanks! And great seeing you yesterday
I’m honored to be appointed as a Senior Fellow at @ccdcoe and excited to continue contributing to the Centre’s outstanding work on cyber defence and AI #intlaw #cybersecurity #nato