International Humanitarian Law and Terrorism
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Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan: Threat of Violent Extremism and IHL
This article examines the dangers of violent extremism in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover, and explores how IHL can be used to facilitate humanitarian assistance.
The Problem with Defining Terrorism under International Law
This article charts the international community’s attempts to define terrorism and explores the factors that have complicated the formation of a coherent and universally acceptable definition.
Foreign Terrorist Fighters: Reconciling Counter-Terrorism and International Humanitarian Law
This article assesses the relationship between counter-terrorism (CT) and international humanitarian law (IHL) and make recommendations for the increased consideration of IHL in FTF cases.
The Overlap Between IHL and International Counterterrorism Law
This article aims to examine the interaction that exists, or the lack of it, between international counterterrorism law and international humanitarian law.
International Humanitarian Law and Terrorism
This month’s editorial introduces the need for harmony between International Humanitarian Law and the global counter-terrorism regime.