The Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Law of Armed Conflict

Emerging technologies have always played an important role in armed conflict. From the crossbow to cyber capabilities, technology that could be weaponized to create an advantage over an adversary has inevitably found its way into military arsenals for use in armed conflict. The weaponization
of emerging technologies, however, raises challenging legal issues with respect to the law of armed conflict. As States continue to develop and exploit new technologies, how will the law of armed conflict address the use of these technologies on the battlefield? Is existing law sufficient to
regulate new technologies, such as cyber capabilities, autonomous weapons systems, and artificial intelligence? Have emerging technologies fundamentally altered the way we should understand concepts such as law-of-war precautions and the principle of distinction? How can we ensure compliance and
accountability in light of technological advancement? This volume of the Lieber Studies explores these critical questions while highlighting the legal challenges--and opportunities--presented by the use of emerging technologies on the battlefield.


Author: Ronald T. P. Alcala
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 09/27/2019
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.10w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780190915322

About the Author

Ronald T. P. Alcala is Academy Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Eric Talbot Jensen is Professor of Law and Brigham Young University Law School.

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