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Articles by Matthew J. Aiesi
“Se queimam através do metal, que esperança tem a carne humana?” Tudo sobre as armas de fósforo branco, que podem estar em uso na Ucrânia
Não é de ontem que se fala no alegado uso de armas de fósforo branco na Ucrânia — acusações que o Kremlin tem rejeitado sempre, recusando qualquer violação das convenções internacionais. No dia 24 de março, passava exatamente um mês desde o início da invasão russa do país, o Presidente Volodymyr Zelensky acusou o exército agressor, numa reunião da NATO, de estar a usar armas de fósforo branco contra civis: “Esta manhã, a propósito, foram utilizadas bombas de fósforo. Bombas de fósforo russas.
The U.S. Should Communicate in the Jus ad Bellum Lexicon to Strengthen Its Deterrence Posturing
Editor’s Note: In a previous post related to this topic, the authors argue the U.S.’s reliance on the Rules of Engagement has failed to provide strong legal bases for its threats to use force in self-defense. Deterrence has always been a central pillar of American foreign policy and national security objectives. The United States has traditionally rested on its and conventional arsenal coupled with economic power to enable its deterrent posture.
The U.S. Should Communicate in the Jus ad Bellum Lexicon to Strengthen Its Deterrence Posturing
Editor’s Note: In a previous post related to this topic, the authors argue the U.S.’s reliance on the Rules of Engagement has failed to provide strong legal bases for its threats to use force in self-defense. Deterrence has always been a central pillar of American foreign policy and national security objectives. The United States has traditionally rested on its and conventional arsenal coupled with economic power to enable its deterrent posture.
The Rules of Engagement Are the Wrong Lexicon for Deterrence Signaling
Eleven Iranian-flagged vessels executed “dangerous and harassing approaches” directed at U.S. ships in the Arabian Sea on April 15. According to U.S. Central Command, the repeated harassment of six U.S. ships continued for an hour, despite U.S. use of deescalatory measures including auditory warnings and attempts to establish bridge-to-bridge communications. After coming within 10 yards of collision with the USCGC Maui (WPB-1304), the Iranian vessels finally answered radio queries and disengaged.
The Rules of Engagement Are the Wrong Lexicon for Deterrence Signaling
Eleven Iranian-flagged vessels executed “dangerous and harassing approaches” directed at U.S. ships in the Arabian Sea on April 15. According to U.S. Central Command, the repeated harassment of six U.S. ships continued for an hour, despite U.S. use of deescalatory measures including auditory warnings and attempts to establish bridge-to-bridge communications. After coming within 10 yards of collision with the USCGC Maui (WPB-1304), the Iranian vessels finally answered radio queries and disengaged.
The Jus in Bello of White Phosphorus: Getting the Law Correct
As Turkey’s military incursion into Syria to target Kurdish forces continues to unfold, reports have surfaced that Turkey used white phosphorus munitions during its military operations. The reports inspired calls for investigations and accusations of war crimes.
The Jus in Bello of White Phosphorus: Getting the Law Correct
As Turkey’s military incursion into Syria to target Kurdish forces continues to unfold, reports have surfaced that Turkey used white phosphorus munitions during its military operations. The reports inspired calls for investigations and accusations of war crimes.
Incendiary Balloons: A National Security Lawyer’s Witness to War Crimes
Published by The Lawfare Institute in Cooperation With Since the beginning of May 2019, violence has increased between Israel and militants in Gaza. Significant media and legal attention has focused on Israel’s response to rocket attacks fired from Gaza: The Israeli government has attacked militants directly, attacked a Hamas cyber facility and limited fishing rights in the Gaza fishing zone.
Incendiary Balloons: A National Security Lawyer’s Witness to War Crimes
Since the beginning of May 2019, violence has increased between Israel and militants in Gaza. Significant media and legal attention has focused on Israel’s response to rocket attacks fired from Gaza: The Israeli government has attacked militants directly, attacked a Hamas cyber facility and limited fishing rights in the Gaza fishing zone. Along with rocket attacks, however, Israel has also been subjected to frequent attacks by incendiary balloons.
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