
Underground warfare, a tactic of yesteryear, has re-emerged as a global and rapidly diffusing threat. This book is the first of its kind to examine tunnel warfare in a systematic and comprehensive way, addressing the legal issues while keeping in mind operational and strategic challenges. Like many other aspects of contemporary warfare, the renewed use of the subterranean in armed conflict presents a challenge for democracies wishing to abide by the law.To Dr. Richemond-Barak, this challenge has not only been under-explored, it is also largely underestimated by the community of states, security experts, and public opinion. She analyzes traditional concepts of the laws of war as they relate to tunnels and underground operations, contemplating questions such as whether tunnels constitute legitimate targets, the assessment of proportionality in anti-tunnel operations, and the availability of advanced warning in this complex terrain. She also identifies issues that are unique to underground warfare, including those that arise when cross-border tunnels burrow under a state's own civilian infrastructure.
This book investigates the re-emergence of underground warfare as a global security threat and evaluates how existing international legal frameworks apply to subterranean combat. Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak, an expert in international law and security, utilizes a systematic approach to bridge the gap between operational military challenges and legal compliance. She argues that the strategic significance of tunnels is currently underestimated by states and security analysts, necessitating a re-evaluation of traditional laws of war in complex, hidden terrains.
What You Will Find
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Experts identify this work as a foundational text for understanding the intersection of modern military tactics and international law. Readers frequently note the academic rigor and the clarity with which the author navigates complex legal dilemmas in unconventional warfare.
Page Count:
292
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190457279
ISBN-13:
9780190457273
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