Technological Innovations and International Humanitarian Law
Technological Innovations and International Humanitarian Law
Challenges and Tensions
Author(s): Eric PomèsSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Governance, Public Law, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: cyber war; drones; military robotization; international humanitarian law; principle of distinction; proportionality; precautions in attack
Summary/Abstract: In recent years, armed conflicts have changed in nature (civil war, ‘terrorism’) and the means used are increasingly technological (robotisation, cyberwar). Faced with these developments, some would claim International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is outdated. While these technological innovations present new challenges in the application of IHL, it still constitutes a relevant legal framework for armed conflicts and the conduct of hostilities. Indeed, the flexibility of IHL allows it to adapt to contemporary conflicts. Therefore, this shows that the statements about its obsolescence are primarily political in nature.
Journal: Polish Political Science Yearbook
- Issue Year: 46/2017
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 205-223
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English