Conflict Literature: The Meeting Point of Legalities and Armed Struggles
In the latest installment of the War Books series, experts are recommending books that help us understand the complex relationship between law and war. One such authority is Charlie Savage, a prominent journalist on legal-policy issues of the post-9/11 era, whose book "Power Wars" offers insights into national security law issues arising from the September 11 attacks.
Another expert in this field is Dr. Beth Van Schaack, the US State Department's ambassador-at-large for global criminal justice. Her book, "Imaging Justice for Syria," examines the conflict in Syria, the failures of the international legal system in addressing atrocities, and the prospects for international legal justice.
However, the current focus of our discussion is Professor Rob Lawless, an assistant professor in West Point's Department of Law and director of research at the Lieber Institute for Law & Warfare. Lawless's expertise lies in constitutional and military law, the law of armed conflict, and the intersection of law and war.
While a direct list of specific book titles recommended by Professor Lawless was not found in our search, his involvement with the Articles of War platform at the Lieber Institute suggests a wealth of contemporary literature on topics like hybrid threats, grey zone conflict, and legal challenges in modern warfare contexts.
For those interested in exploring authoritative insights into law and war as emphasised by Professor Lawless and the Lieber Institute, we recommend delving into edited volumes and symposium collections on Hybrid Threats and Grey Zone Conflict. These works address contemporary strategic competition and its legal ramifications.
Additionally, papers and chapters related to legal interoperability, state practice in warfare actions such as assassination, and humanitarian law issues specific to UN peacekeeping and attack methods are also worth investigating.
Furthermore, works featured in the Beyond Compliance Symposium, which focuses on a rights-based approach to harm and need in armed conflict, are also valuable resources.
Scholars like Mitt Regan and Aurel Sari, who have been mentioned in relation to Hybrid Threats, are likely to have contributed to these edited collections.
For those seeking specific book titles personally recommended by Professor Lawless, visiting the Lieber Institute's official website or contacting them directly might yield direct curated reading lists.
The War Books series is a valuable resource for MWI readers who want to learn more about modern war and are looking for books to add to their reading lists. It's important to note that the views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, or Department of Defense.
The Lieber Code, written by Francis Lieber 160 years ago, is one of the most influential documents in the development of the modern law of armed conflict. John Fabian Witt's book, "Lincoln's Code," examines the United States' contributions to the international laws of war during the 18th and 19th centuries, including the publication of the Lieber Code by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
Gary D. Solis's book, "The Law of Armed Conflict," offers a rich overview of the international law governing warfare, with historical case studies, news reports, and personal narratives from service members. Amanda L. Tyler's book, "Habeas Corpus in Wartime," surveys the history of habeas corpus during US armed conflicts, including its use during the post-9/11 counterterrorism era.
These books, along with those recommended by Professor Lawless and the Lieber Institute, provide a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of law and war, essential knowledge for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of modern warfare.
- Professor Rob Lawless's expertise lies in constitutional and military law, the law of armed conflict, and the intersection of law and war, and he may have recommended books on hybrid threats, grey zone conflict, and legal challenges in modern warfare contexts.
- To explore authoritative insights emphasized by Professor Lawless and the Lieber Institute, consider delving into edited volumes and symposium collections on Hybrid Threats and Grey Zone Conflict, addressing contemporary strategic competition and its legal ramifications.
- Scholars like Mitt Regan and Aurel Sari, often mentioned in discussions on Hybrid Threats, are likely to have contributed to these edited collections.
- For those seeking specifically recommended books by Professor Lawless, visiting the Lieber Institute's official website or contacting them directly might yield direct curated reading lists, in addition to books like "Lincoln's Code" and "The Law of Armed Conflict."
