Law of armed conflict: purposes and principles

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Chapter 7 in International Conflict and Security Law, 2023, pp 142-162 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The law of armed conflict governs the conduct of both states and individuals during armed conflict and seeks to minimize suffering in war by protecting persons not participating in hostilities and by restricting the means and methods of warfare. This chapter introduces the law’s core purposes, including protecting civilians, minimizing unnecessary suffering, and enabling effective military operations. It then presents the four fundamental principles of the law of armed conflict, which serve as the foundational framework for any analysis of rights, obligations, and privileges in situations of conflict: military necessity, humanity, distinction, and proportionality.

Keywords: Law - Academic; Politics and Public Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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