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Air and missile warfare: navigating the legal dimension

Event information

Time and Date

29 May 2017 - 31 May 2017

Participation

Upon invitation/ application only

Event format

Training/ course/ workshop

Language

English

Event fee

Yes (see event link)

Description

KNOW THE NORMS AND ASSESS THEIR IMPLICATIONS

Modern air and missile warfare includes the use of drones and autonomous systems. It cannot be fought in a legal vacuum; adherence to legal norms has strategic ramifications for armed forces, commanders, and operators. This course covers the legal dimension of air and missile warfare, enabling military and civilian professionals to effectively plan and conduct air and missile operations. It also prepares participants to instruct and train others.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for operators, commanders, instructors, lawyers, policymakers, and analysts who conduct, plan, advise, monitor, and/or teach air and missile warfare. It is relevant to all military branches and military staff, as well as to civilian professionals working in the air and space sector.

EXPERTS

Mr Tobias Vestner, Security and Law Cluster Leader

Prof Dr Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, Chair of Public Law, Europa-Universität Viadrina

Col. (GS) Stefan C.P. Hinz, Senior Programme Advisor, Regional Development Programme

Contact

Geneva Centre for Security Policy

Maison de la paix
Chemin Eugene-Rigot 2D
P.O. Box 1295
CH - 1211 Geneva 1

Tel. +41 22 730 96 00
Fax. +41 22 730 96 49

Email: [email protected]

Location

Maison de la paix
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2
Geneva
Switzerland
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