I am getting a lot of questions about whether Trump's threats alone are illegal. The answer is yes.
1. First, Additional Protocol I states āActs or threats of violence the primary purpose of which is to spread terror among the civilian population are prohibited.ā (also DOD LOW Manual §5.2.2)
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How can Europe build a genuine Defence Union without treaty reform?
STEVEN BLOCKMANS and KARSTEN MEIJER map three legal pathways ā and argue that an intergovernmental agreement is the most solid ground for sustained European defence.
verfassungsblog.de/european-def...
"We call on Israel to uphold international law and to reverse its policy of settlement expansion. We further reiterate our opposition to any attempts to annex any part of the West Bank, and to any forcible displacement of the Palestinian people." š
www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/...
"The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket. Whatās needed now: diplomacy, international legality, and peace.ā - Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez on Iran-US ceasefire: www.aa.com.tr/en/world/spa...
Check out this great post by Nadia Bernaz via the Business and Human Rights Centre
#CSDDD #BHR #LBI
www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/beyo...
We are at the @asilorg.bsky.social Annual Meeting!
A delegation from the Asser Institute will be at the event. Some of the highlight include the Closing Plenary chaired by @machikokanetake.bsky.social & the engagement with important stakeholders by @leoncastjan.bsky.social.
#ASILAM #IntlLaw