Etienne Kuster is Senior Adviser for relations with academic circles at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). He has worked for the ICRC as field delegate and headquarters adviser since 2008. Currently he leads and supports relations with IHL academia worldwide. He has overseen the development of ‘How does law protect in war?’, ‘International Humanitarian Law: A Comprehensive Introduction’ or the ICRC’s ‘IHL’ app. He also organizes and supports high-level academic events, such as the Paul Reuter Prize, and holds a law degree from the University of Geneva and a MAS in IHL from the Geneva Academy.