This volume commemorates the centenary of the First World War
(1914-2014) and aims to capture 100 years of warfare evolution. Among
the main issues addressed are the changing nature of means and methods
of warfare, the law of weaponry, and challenges to humanitarian
assistance and protection of the civilian population affected by armed
conflict. Specific topics include the legal regime governing nuclear
weapons, the prohibition of chemical weapons and arms control, the
evolution of naval warfare, asymmetric conflicts, the law of occupation
and cultural property. A comprehensive Year in Review also describes
the most important events and legal developments that took place in
2014.
The Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is the world's only
annual publication devoted to the study of the laws governing armed
conflict. It provides a truly international forum for high-quality,
peer-reviewed academic articles focusing on this crucial branch of
international law. Distinguished by contemporary relevance, the
Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law bridges the gap between
theory and practice and serves as a useful reference tool for scholars,
practitioners, military personnel, civil servants, diplomats, human
rights workers and students.