Following five years of research and consultations, the ICRC published a new, updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention (GC IV) of 1949 in October 2025. GC IV is the cornerstone ...
This series explores the themes emerging from the Global IHL Initiative, a state-led process co-chaired by the ICRC and a diverse group of states across all regions. The Initiative aims to galvanize ...
This series examines the challenges observed and anticipated in large-scale conflict, outlining the measures that should be taken during times of peace to ensure compliance with IHL during times of ...
The Emerging Voices blog series highlights fresh perspectives and innovative ideas in international humanitarian law and policy. It provides a platform for young scholars, early-career professionals, and underrepresented voices to ...
This series examines the lasting impact of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. It delves into their historical significance, ongoing relevance in today’s conflicts, challenges in compliance, and the future of IHL.
This series outlines and investigates the manifold challenges, risks, and the potential that pertain to the use of artificial intelligence-based decision support systems (AI DSS) in military decision-making.
As the use of technology impacts our everyday lives, our access to information, our privacy and our ability to work, connect and access essential services, it has increased the vulnerability ...
This series creates a space for debate and discussion on war, law, and outer space, laying out the potential human cost on civilians of military space operations during armed conflicts, outlining ...
This series create a space for debate and discussion on the humanitarian principles and how to ensure that we deliver the best response to people affected by armed conflict and ...
In this series, we seek to untangle how the humanitarian sector, traditionally outside the climate policy ecosystem, has no choice but to weigh in on the global climate crisis.
This blog series features contributions from a diverse range of experts to raise awareness of international law protecting the environment in war and spotlights contemporary initiatives seeking to address related ...
This series features contributions by several international experts on assessing, measuring, and ultimately avoiding the risk of civilian harm during military cyber operations.
This blog series invites experts and practitioners to a critical reflection on the challenges of contemporary urban warfare and how to reduce its humanitarian consequences.
This blog series discusses the interplay of gender and armed conflict, aiming to nurture an understanding of gender norms in the field of humanitarian action, international humanitarian law and its ...
This series features expert blog posts on issues around the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, humanitarian action in conflict zones, and international humanitarian law.
What is the psychology involved in armed conflict, and how does one influence combatants’ behaviour in order to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
