Reconciling the Irreconcilable: Some Thoughts on Belligerent Equality in Non-International Armed Conflicts
Amsterdam Law School Research Paper No. 2021-20
Amsterdam Center for International Law No. 2021-08
13 Pages Posted: 8 Jul 2021
Date Written: June 21, 2021
Abstract
This short essay is on the topic of equality of belligerents in the context of non-international armed conflict as a contribution to the theme of this volume on equality and inequality in international law. It is intended to act as a reflection on the extent to which the principle applies in non-international armed conflicts (NIAC) and in particular how the principle of belligerent equality should be seen in relation to the law on the use of force under international law and its relationship with domestic law.
Keywords: Equality, armed conflict, domestic law, law of armed conflict, international law
JEL Classification: K33
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