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[New publication] The Anti-ISIL coalition, civilian harm, and the obligation to investigate
11 September 2023 By James Patrick SextonIn a new blog post for Articles of War, James Patrick Sexton analyses the civilian harm caused by the military coalition established to defeat the Islamic State (ISIL). He concludes that investigations into potential violations of international humanitarian la...
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[Interview] Counterterrorism expert Thomas Renard: ‘Everyone is struggling to identify how to best respond to extremism’
22 August 2023 By Pascal MesserThomas Renard is Director of the International Center for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) in The Hague. In his book ‘The Evolution of Counter-Terrorism since 9/11’, he traces the evolution of counterterrorism policy in Belgium and Europe, a field that has expanded dr...
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[Interview] Niki Siampakou: ‘Victims could be important actors in counter-terrorism efforts’
8 August 2023 By Lisa AmelineNiki Siampakou is a joint research fellow at the Asser Institute and the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - The Hague (ICCT). Her work focuses on legal responses against violent extremism and terrorism, with a particular focus on (inter)national crim...
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New report finds major gaps in accountability for European arms exports
28 July 2023The Hague - 28 July 2023 - Victims of gun violence perpetrated with European weapons face significant challenges in accessing justice in European courts, finds a new report. The report, drafted by students from the international law clinic 'Access to Justice f...
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[New publication] Many hands in the black box: Artificial intelligence and the responsibility of international organisations
27 July 2023In a new book chapter, researcher Magda Pacholska (Asser Institute) analyses the possible legal reverberations of the rapidly growing interest in AI-enabled technologies by international organisations within the military and security domains. In the past dec...