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Does it Constitute Prohibited Force? – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Does it Constitute Prohibited Force? – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

In 2024, there was a notable rise in allegations of non-kinetic hybrid threats originating from state actors. Cognitive warfare —the manipulation and weaponisation of the human mind—particularly gained prominence as a potent tool in international politics and competition for power. NATO has described it as the 21st-century game changer, and a potential sixth warfighting domain in addition to land, sea, air, space, and the cyber domains.

The growing interest in human cognition as a domain of warfare signals a departure from past characterisations of cognitive manoeuvres as mere conflicts short of war. This shift underscores an urgent need for clarity on (i) which actions in the cognitive domain constitute prohibited use of force under Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, and (ii) what threshold such actions must meet to constitute prohibited force. This post explores these critical questions.

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Contrasting Environmental Governance in India and the European Union – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Does it Constitute Prohibited Force? – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

In November 2024, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached an record level of 1500, categorizing the city as ‘hazardous’ and solidifying its status as the most polluted urban area globally. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for systemic reforms in environmental governance. Across the globe, similar environmental crises emerge within varying institutional and legal … Read more

The Impact of a Ceasefire on the Applicability of International Humanitarian Law – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Does it Constitute Prohibited Force? – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

On January 19, 2025, a long-awaited ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel has taken effect. From what is known of the agreement, hostilities in Gaza are to cease for 42 days. During this period, 33 Israeli hostages are scheduled to be released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian detainees, and Israeli forces will withdraw to … Read more

International Adjudication – Peace Through Law in our Times Colloquium; CfC 70 Years Beyond Bandung; How to Build a Career in ICL Series; ELI Webinar Judicial Governance and Judicial Appointments and Promotion; Gender in the Crimes Against Humanity Draft Panel; Summer School on the Law of the Council of Europe; Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Rights in International Legal Discourse Lecture; CfP Human Rights Essay Award; International Law and Global Justice Vacancy; CfA Law & Practice of International Courts and Tribunals Book Review Editor – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Does it Constitute Prohibited Force? – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

1. Adjudication – Peace Through Law in our Times Colloquium. On 9 – 10 May 2025, the Walther Schücking Institute for International Law at Kiel University will host a colloquium to commemorate the 150th birthday of Walther Schücking. The theme is: ‘International Adjudication – Peace Through Law in our Times’. In 1923, about a century ago, Walther Schücking sat for the first time (as judge ad hoc) on the Permanent Court of International Justice. Throughout this troubled century, many international lawyers have advocated the idea of strengthening international adjudication as a way of achieving ‘peace through law’. Today, there seems to be more international adjudication than ever before, at least at the ICJ, the Permanent Court’s successor. However, it is questionable, whether this always serves the goal of peace (or even the actual settlement of disputes) – and the rule of law. International adjudication is undoubtedly on the rise, but it is also challenged, not only by immense caseloads, but also by divergent expectations. International courts are involved in efforts to save humanity from evils such as climate change or the scourge of war. The rise of strategic litigation has implications beyond the individual case, it aims at structural change, and international courts are gaining the attention of a global public. At stake is whether the international judicial function is structurally stretched to its limits or even beyond – and how international judges can deal responsibly and wisely with the challenges. These will be the overarching questions of our colloquium. More information here. Registration is now open (until April 28, 2025).

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