Program on International Law and Armed Conflict

The Program on International Law and Armed Conflict’s objective is to explore and understand contemporary challenges concerning armed conflict through the lens of international law. Its methodology fuses traditional public international law research, creative engagement with the ever-growing range of actors influencing contemporary battlefields, and targeted analysis on changing security environments. The Program does not engage in advocacy. With a focus on depth over breadth, the Program reaffirms the centrality of international law in regulating war-fighting, in diminishing the harmful effects of armed conflict, and in protecting civilians.