Download This PaperBellum Americanum: the U.S. View of Twenty-First Century War and Its Possible Implications for the Law of Armed Conflict
40 Pages Posted: 12 May 2010
Date Written: 1998
Abstract
Describes the US view of 21st century warfare and asks how such warfare will influence, and be influenced by, the law of armed conflict. Looks at elements of the law that do not fit well with such a vision. Addresses both the jus ad bellum and the jus in bello.
Keywords: humanitarian law, law of armed conflict, IHL, LOAC, law of war, warfare, distinction, revolution in military affairs, RMA, jus ad bellum
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Schmitt, Michael N., Bellum Americanum: the U.S. View of Twenty-First Century War and Its Possible Implications for the Law of Armed Conflict (1998). Michigan Journal of International Law, Vol. 19, 1998, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1603792
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