Air and missile warfare: navigating the legal dimension | Geneva Humanitarian Connector
Air and missile warfare: navigating the legal dimension
Event information
Time and Date
29 May 2017 - 31 May 2017Participation
Upon invitation/ application onlyEvent format
Training/ course/ workshopLanguage
EnglishEvent 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]
