Special Features
April 2013
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22 Apr 2013
Lawfare and Iran
Can or should lawfare be used to frustrate Iran’s nuclear ambitions? Orde Kittrie grapples with this complex question in today’s video presentation. More on «Lawfare and Iran» -
19 Apr 2013
The Pros and Cons of Lawfare
As the practice of Lawfare increases, divisions about its legitimacy persist. More on «The Pros and Cons of Lawfare» -
18 Apr 2013
Illustrating Illegitimate Lawfare
Lawfare that undermines the good faith application of the laws and customs of war is both illegitimate and untenable, or so argues Mike Newton. More on «Illustrating Illegitimate Lawfare» -
17 Apr 2013
Is "Lawfare" a Useful Term?
Lawfare was initially defined as the use or abuse of the law as a substitute for traditional military means. More on «Is "Lawfare" a Useful Term?» -
17 Apr 2013
Leaving Afghanistan: A Political and Security Vacuum in the Making?
What will happen to Afghanistan after the departure of ISAF and US military forces in 2014? And what policy options should local and regional actors pursue in their wake? The background materials provided in this Special Feature try to answer these q... More on «Leaving Afghanistan: A Political and Security Vacuum in the Making?» -
17 Apr 2013
Small Arms Trade: The Role of Hidden Actors
Although efforts to battle and regulate the global small arms trade are well established, what isn’t so clear is the growing role of hidden actors in the trade. More on «Small Arms Trade: The Role of Hidden Actors» -
16 Apr 2013
What is Lawfare?
Today, Benjamin Wittes introduces us to the concept of Lawfare and explores its role in the growing “legalization of conflict. More on «What is Lawfare?» -
15 Apr 2013
International Law and the New World Order: Redefining Sovereignty
Some analysts complain that international law (IL) has been coopted and even ‘weaponized’ by state and private actors. More on «International Law and the New World Order: Redefining Sovereignty» -
12 Apr 2013
The Revolution in Military Affairs: 12 Observations on an Out-of-Fashion Idea
As a doctrine-guiding concept, has the RMA played itself out? Scott Stephenson believes so. More on «The Revolution in Military Affairs: 12 Observations on an Out-of-Fashion Idea» -
11 Apr 2013
China and the RMA Today
When it comes to political and military strategy, Manabrata Guha believes China is a careful and context-dependent planner. More on «China and the RMA Today»
