International Review of the Red Cross
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the path for policy and practice in global crises.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- International Humanitarian Law (IHL):
Focuses on the legal frameworks governing armed conflict, examining the applicability and evolution of IHL in various contexts, including non-international conflicts and the role of non-State actors. - Humanitarian Action and Principles:
Explores the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence in humanitarian operations, assessing their implementation and challenges in contemporary crises. - Environmental Protection in Conflict:
Addresses the intersection of environmental law and armed conflict, investigating the obligations of belligerents to protect the natural environment during warfare and the implications of environmental degradation. - Emerging Technologies and Humanitarianism:
Analyzes the impact of technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence and digital tools, on humanitarian action, including ethical considerations and operational effectiveness. - Inclusivity and Vulnerable Populations:
Examines the rights and protections of marginalized groups, particularly persons with disabilities, women, and children, within the framework of humanitarian law and action. - Transitional Justice and Accountability:
Focuses on the mechanisms for addressing violations of IHL, including reparations, accountability for war crimes, and the role of transitional justice in post-conflict settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Humanitarian Action:
Increasing focus on the implications of climate change for humanitarian action and conflict, exploring how environmental crises intersect with armed conflict and humanitarian needs. - Impact of Technology on Humanitarian Operations:
A rising trend in discussing the role of artificial intelligence, digital tools, and cyber operations in humanitarian action, highlighting both opportunities and ethical dilemmas. - Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Interplay:
Emerging discussions on the relationship between international human rights law and humanitarian law, particularly in contexts of counterterrorism and state responses to violence. - Gender and Inclusivity in Humanitarian Settings:
A growing emphasis on gender issues and the inclusion of marginalized groups in humanitarian responses, reflecting a broader recognition of diversity and representation. - Organized Crime and Armed Conflict:
An increasing number of papers addressing the challenges posed by organized crime in conflict settings, emphasizing the need for legal frameworks that account for these complexities.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Perspectives on IHL:
There has been a noticeable reduction in papers focusing on historical analyses of humanitarian law, suggesting a shift towards contemporary applications and pressing issues rather than historical context. - Traditional Armed Conflict Scenarios:
Papers addressing conventional warfare scenarios are less frequent, as the journal increasingly concentrates on non-traditional conflicts, such as those involving organized crime and environmental warfare. - Legal Frameworks for Specific Military Technologies:
The exploration of legal frameworks specific to older military technologies has diminished, indicating a move towards discussions around newer technologies and their implications for humanitarian action.
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