Turning Point or Breaking Point?

Laws of War by IHL Program

Oct 14, 201438:58Government & Organizations

The founding director of the Harvard Law School Program on International Law and Armed Conflict, Dr Modirzadeh outlines how the law and its practices can work to protect civilians in armed conflict.

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