Conduct of Hostilities under the Law of International Armed Conflict

About the Book

Written by the leading commentator on the subject, this is the seminal textbook on the law of international armed conflict.

Focus and Content

Focusing on recent issues arising in the course of hostilities between States, it explores the dividing line between lawful and unlawful combatants, the meaning of war crimes and command responsibility, the range of prohibited weapons, the distinction between combatants and civilians, the parameters of targeting and proportionality, the loss of protection from attack (including direct participation in hostilities) and special protection (granted, pre-eminently, to the environment and to cultural property).

Revisions and Updates

In a completely revised and updated text, the author expertly covers the key principles and includes important new issues, including the use of autonomous weapons and the complexities of urban warfare.

Accessibility and Rigor

The subtleties and nuances of the international law of armed conflict are made accessible to the student and practitioner alike, whilst retaining the academic rigour of previous editions.