How does International Law define an occupation? How does it deal with the conflicting interests of the ousted sovereign, the occupying power & the occupied population? Watch this brief explainer by Izhaan to learn more Watch here: youtu.be/oQxCMLJKGR4 #DLPSHorts #IHL

Occupations are often accompanied with significant environmental costs Writing for the #DLPBlog, Maha Husain identifies the obligations relating to the protection of the environment which arise under international law Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/04/03/sil…

It is now accepted that IHRL applies in tandem with IHL to protect those in occupied territories. In this piece, Raas Nabeel explores the interplay between IHL and IHRL, and issues in this regime interaction Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/04/05/occ… #DLPForum #DLPBlog

War Crimes in an Occupation Writing for the #DLPBlog, Aleezay Saeed explores war crimes in an occupation, their limited coverage in the Rome Statute and the ambiguity surrounding when the law of occupation starts to apply Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/04/10/war…

The Law of Occupation In our latest episode of the Forum, Ayesha Malik hosted Raas Nabeel, Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law (RSIL Pakistan ), to discuss occupation under international law Watch here: youtu.be/WAoVu5Fom2E

This month on the DLP Forum, we will be looking at Neutrality and International Law We start of with our editorial that provides and overview of the development of the laws of neutrality and the modern issues faced by the regime. Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/05/05/the…

What is the law of neutrality? How does it impact combatants and non-combatants during an armed conflict? Watch this short explainer to learn more: youtu.be/f_CG2J1iric

Neutrality and non-international armed conflict (NAIC) In this article, Arooba Mansoor considers the law of neutrality under international humanitarian law, and discusses the extent to which current law of neutrality applies to NIACs Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/05/19/law…

The law of neutrality has evolved to take into account the changing realities of foreign affairs and the conduct of nations. In our latest article on the #DLPBlog, Talha Riaz explores this evolution and the current ambiguities surrounding it. Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/05/12/evo…

How effective are the laws of neutrality? What are some modern issues with these laws? Watch our short explainer to learn more: youtu.be/N6qJIkDuniA #DLPShorts #IHL

In our latest on the #DLPBLog, Raas Nabeel argues that the law of neutrality needs to be adapted to account for modern forms of conflict to allow affected States to seek legal recourse in the event of a violation of these rules. Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/05/26/the…

Law of Neutrality and Cyberspace In our final piece on neutrality, Laiba Lone explores the scope, responsibilities and challenges of applying the law of neutrality in cyberspace. Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/06/02/how… #DLPForum

The Law of Neutrality In our latest episode of the Forum, Ayesha Malik hosted Raas Nabeel, Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law (RSIL Pakistan), to discuss neutrality under international law Watch here: youtu.be/VcMbWomNIUw?si…

Artificial Intelligence and Warfare Aamna Rafiq explores how the use of AI on the battlefield has evolved over the years to understand how it is destined to alter the conduct of both conventional and non-conventional warfare Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/06/15/ai-… #DLPForesights

As part of our efforts to understand how AI can change the future of conflict, we interviewed Matthew Gentzel who shared his thoughts on the potential for AI and large language models for targeted disinformation campaigns. Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/06/22/aut… #DLPForesights

Large language models and targeted disinformation We put ChatGPT to the test by giving it some prompts to see whether it can return text which is more convincing, and accounts for cultural, social and behaviourial cues Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/06/29/aut… #DLPForesights

Nuclear Weapons & War In the coming days, we will explore the thematic area of nuclear weapons and war.  We start with our editorial that gives an overview of the effects of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons and international humanitarian law Read here:dlpforum.org/2023/07/03/nuc…

In our latest on the #DLPBlog, Maryam Asad considers the environmental harms of nuclear weapons on land and underwater. She also explores international environmental law and its obligations in the context of nuclear weapons Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/07/10/env…

Is a nuclear-free future possible? Writing for the #DLPBlog, Fatima Chishti explores this question in light of the Ukrainian and South African experience, and recommends policy approaches for nuclear non-proliferation Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/07/17/att…

Is deterrence really effective? In our latest on the #DLPBlog, Gul Zahra Ali explores the complex relationship between nuclear weapons, deterrence, and their potential influence on conflicts at various levels Read here: dlpforum.org/2023/07/24/nuc…