Austria in the 21st Century Oppenheimer Moment

In modern warfare, a revolutionary and unsettling entity is emerging: Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). These sophisticated machines are capable of independently selecting and engaging targets without human intervention and have the potential to rewrite the rules of engagement and challenge our understanding of ethics, responsibility, and International Humanitarian Law.

By Graham CummingsNovember 20, 2024warfare, arms control, United nations, austria, weapons

Yemeni Citizens Left in the Dark

Internet blackouts have become a modern concern for many nations undergoing warfare and violence. Denying access to the internet has been determined to be a violation of human rights on the international level, yet instances continue to occur around the globe. Yemen, a nation undergoing a lengthy civil war, is an example of where internet blackouts have proven to become frequent and problematic for citizens’ safety and daily lives.

Middle EastBy Hannah MartinMarch 7, 2024civil war, human rights, internet access, Military, warfare, weaponry, journalism, social media, electricity