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The International Regulation of Warfare: A History of Power, Law, and Humanity
Max Planck Lawcast
42 minutes 28 seconds
9 months ago
The International Regulation of Warfare: A History of Power, Law, and Humanity
Guest: Raphael Schäfer (Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law)
One of international law’s greatest concerns is ensuring peace. However, sometimes this simply isn't possible. In such instances, the goal of international law then swings towards guaranteeing ‘humane’ warfare and resolving conflicts as quickly as possible.
In today's Lawcast episode, Raphael Schäfer elaborates on the functioning of the laws of war based on their historical context. Although warfare has rapidly evolved over the centuries, the associated death and destruction have not. So what can today’s politicians learn from the politicians of yesteryear when it comes to reining in conflicts before they spiral out of control?
Max Planck Lawcast
The Max Planck Lawcast showcases the academic research being conducted across the various Institutes that comprise the Max Planck Law network. With over 400 legal researchers pushing the frontiers of legal knowledge, when it comes to new and exciting legal research the Lawcast has you covered.
