Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law - 2010, 2011 Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law Series, Vol. 13

The world's only annual publication devoted to the study of the laws of armed conflict, the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law provides a truly international forum for high-quality, peer-reviewed academic articles focusing on this highly topical branch of international law. Ease of use of the Yearbook is guaranteed by the inclusion of a detailed index. Distinguished by its topicality and contemporary relevance, the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law bridges the gap between theory and practice and serves as a useful reference tool for scholars, practitioners, military personnel, civil servants, diplomats, human rights workers and students. 

Who may be killed? Anwar al-Awlaki as a case study in the international legal regulation of lethal force.- Adjudicating armed conflict in domestic courts: The experience of Israel’s Supreme Court.- Counter-insurgency operations in Afghanistan. What about the ‘jus in bellum’ and the ‘jus in bello’: is the law still accurate? Civilian intelligence agencies and the use of armed drones.- International humanitarian law and bombing campaigns: legitimate military objectives and excessive collateral damage.- The law of armed conflict and international human rights law – some paradigmatic differences and operational implications.- Unlawful presence of protected persons in occupied territory? An analysis of Israel’s permit regime and expulsions from the West Bank under the law of occupations.- The year in review.- Drone attacks under the jus ad bellum and jus in bello: clearing the fog of law.- Domestic, legal or other proceedings undertaken by both the government of Israel and the Palestinianside.- Poison, gas and expanding bullets: the extension of the list of prohibited weapons at the Review Conference of the International Criminal Court in Kampala.- The US Department of Defense Law of War Manual – an update.- Focus Topic: The Gaza Blockade.- Rule selection in the case of Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza: Law of naval warfare or law of the sea? The Gaza freedom flotilla and international law.- A guide to state practice concerning international humanitarian law.-

Up-to-date information on international humanitarian law issues Articles and current developments authored by leading experts Correspondents' Reports giving the reader a guide to state practice concerning international humanitarian law Comprehensive, practical and peer-reviewed information Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras