A Duty to Investigate Incidents Involving Collateral Damage and the United States Military’s Practice
 
Michal Drabik*
PDF Available for Official Citation
ABSTRACT
It is generally believed that states do not have an obligation to investigate incidents involving collateral damage absent a suspicion that a grave breach of International Humanitarian Law (“IHL”) has occurred. This paper argues that, although there is no affirmative investigative duty expressed in any IHL treaty, a general duty to investigate is clearly implied by two requirements contained in IHL treaties: the duty to examine every incident that amounts to a …

A Pacific Blockade of Syria*
 
Eric Engle**
PDF Available for Official Citation
INTRODUCTION
Syria, a country bordering Israel,[1] is in a state of armed conflict.[2] The Syrian government has massacred civilians,[3] thereby committing war crimes in violation of jus cogens,[4] the fundamental and non–derogable rules of international law.[5] In response, the United States and its allies sought to obtain sanctions by the United Nations against Syria.[6] China and Russia persistently vetoed these efforts.[7] The U.S. is currently providing millions of dollars of non–lethal humanitarian relief to Syrian refugees.[8] This article argues that the U.S. …

On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, the Minnesota Journal of International Law is pleased to present its 2013 Symposium. Leading thinkers will discuss how warfare has changed and will change as a result of robotics,  computer technology, and privatization.
The symposium will commence at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 4:30 p.m with a reception to follow. It is located at the University of Minnesota Law School, Walter F. Mondale Hall, Room 25 (Lockhart Hall).
For additional information, visit the 2013 Symposium  webpage.