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The Legality of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Under International Law
Can Iran legally blockade the Strait of Hormuz? While the international community argues that blocking this vital global energy chokepoint violates freedom of navigation and UNCLOS transit rights, Iran might counter with claims of self-defense or wartime rights.
Mar 26
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Necessity and Proportionality in International Humanitarian Law: Legal Boundaries in Armed Conflict
The principles of necessity and proportionality in IHL limit warfare by balancing military objectives with humanitarian concerns. Rooted in treaties and customary law, they ensure that force is essential and proportionate, preventing excessive harm to civilians.
Kanika Dutt
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