The Future of the Law of Armed Conflict: Ostriches, Butterflies, and Nanobots

Recommended Citation

Eric Talbot Jensen, The Future of the Law of Armed Conflict: Ostriches, Butterflies, and Nanobots, 35 Mɪᴄʜ. J. Iɴᴛ'ʟ L. 253 (2014).

Authors

Eric Talbot Jensen, BYU LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The historical fact that the law of armed conflict (LOAC) has always lagged behind current methods of warfare does not mean that it always must. This Article will argue that the underlying assumption that law must be reactive is not an intrinsic reality inherent in effective armed conflict governance. Rather, just as military practitioners work steadily to predict new threats and defend against them, LOAC practitioners need to focus on the future of armed conflict and attempt to be proactive in evolving the law to meet future needs.

Relation

35 Mich. J. Int'l L.

Publication Title

Michigan Journal of International Law