Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) new Law of War Manual has generated serious debate about its treatment of a variety of issues including human shields, the status of journalists, cyber operations, the precautions to be taken prior to attacks and even the role of honor in war. Although this article does not purport to be a comprehensive response to every critique of the Manual and, indeed, cites opportunities for its improvement, it nevertheless concludes that on balance the Manual provides an excellent, comprehensive and much-needed statement of DoD’s view of the lex lata of the law of war.
Citation
Charles J. Dunlap Jr., The DoD Law of War Manual and its Critics: Some Observations, 92 International Law Studies 85-118 (2016)
Library of Congress Subject Headings
War (International law), Military law, Military art and science
Included in
International Humanitarian Law Commons, International Law Commons, Military, War, and Peace Commons, National Security Law Commons
Available at: https://scholarship.law.duke.edu/faculty_scholarship/3570