This article explores the causes for informality in war termination and advocates for a return to formality. Forever wars are a new, pervasive problem. Around the world, conflicts have been simmering and occasionally boil over. They do not seem to end, and this is not normal. International law scholars debate why this is happening, pointing… Continue reading From Treaties to Tweets: The (In)Formality of War Termination
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The ICC and Environmental Protection: Prosecuting Environmental War Crimes in Ukraine
Caitlyn Johnson analyzes how environmental damage could potentially be prosecuted as war crimes by the International Criminal Court. Johnson begins by noting how international armed conflicts have impacted the environment and summarizing previous efforts to hold states accountable for environmental damage. Johnson then looks at Ukraine as an example of extensive environmental damage in war… Continue reading The ICC and Environmental Protection: Prosecuting Environmental War Crimes in Ukraine
Will Soper Responds to Tyler Smotherman’s Review of “Greytown Is No More!”
I have read Tyler Smotherman’s review of my book, Greytown Is No More! I am much buoyed by the many positive passages to be found throughout its 17 pages. I wish to thank the reviewer, Tyler Smotherman, JNSLP Managing Editor Todd Huntley, and Editor-in-Chief William C. Banks for their efforts. I would like to take… Continue reading Will Soper Responds to Tyler Smotherman’s Review of “Greytown Is No More!”