https://at-ceu.studyguide.timeedit.net/modules/LEGS5337?type=COREINTRODUCTION International Humanitarian Law (IHL), often called the law of armed conflict, dates back to the first Geneva Convention of 1864 and was radically expanded after World War II to regulate the conduct of hostilities and protect civilians and persons hors de combat by the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 protocols. These rules apply to large number of conflict situations around the world, as well as operations in cyberspace.Through this course, open to both law and non-law students, explores how armed conflicts are regulated, civilians protected, and violations punished. Students will learn the core principles of distinction, proportionality and military necessity in the conduct of armed conflict, the protection of civilians and prisoners of war. The course places a strong emphasis on International Criminal Law including the definition and applicability of war crimes, crimes against humanity andgenocide. Classes examine current global conflicts and issues of enforcement through international courts and tribunals including the International Criminal Court, and the development of IHL rules to apply to modern forms of 'warfare' such as the use of automated weapons systems, cyber warfare and AI. Prof. Roberts Lyer is a former legal officer at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and brings this experience and practice-based approach to the classroom.