Make It Make Sense - Yes, War Has Rules, But How Relevant Are They In Today’s Global Climate?
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War might look like chaos on the news missiles, drones, cities under siege but believe it or not, even war has a rulebook. Right now, with conflicts raging in places like Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, questions about the laws of war are back in the headlines. Hospitals bombed, civilians caught in crossfire, prisoners of war and suddenly everyone is asking: Is that even legal?
That’s where the Geneva Conventions come in the global agreement that’s supposed to protect civilians, prisoners, and the wounded during war. But in modern warfare, with cyber-attacks and drone strikes, are these rules still working… or are they being ignored?
Professor Mia Swart who has expertise on international law, democracy and human rights. She is a visiting professor at Wits. She unpacks the Geneva Convention and its relevance in modern day …
That’s where the Geneva Conventions come in the global agreement that’s supposed to protect civilians, prisoners, and the wounded during war. But in modern warfare, with cyber-attacks and drone strikes, are these rules still working… or are they being ignored?
Professor Mia Swart who has expertise on international law, democracy and human rights. She is a visiting professor at Wits. She unpacks the Geneva Convention and its relevance in modern day …
