Diplomacy, Law and Policy Forum

The DLP Forum is an online platform established with an aim to shape debate and dialogue on issues central to international humanitarian law, diplomacy & policy

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Can a memorandum of understanding create binding legal obligations?

This short explainer examines the legal architecture of the 2026 U.S.-Iran MoU, and why its wording could shape negotiations, reconstruction, and regional stability under international law.

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Is deterrence really effective?

In our latest on the #DLPBlog, Gul Zahra Ali explores the complex relationship between nuclear weapons, deterrence, and their potential influence on conflicts at various levels

Read here: https://t.co/FmneWE01it

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Is a nuclear-free future possible?

Writing for the #DLPBlog, Fatima Chishti explores this question in light of the Ukrainian and South African experience, and recommends policy approaches for nuclear non-proliferation

Read here: https://t.co/hkHVVqWiM9

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In our latest on the #DLPBlog, Maryam Asad considers the environmental harms of nuclear weapons on land and underwater. She also explores international environmental law and its obligations in the context of nuclear weapons

Read here: https://t.co/MxgEsCuRVL

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Nuclear Weapons & War

In the coming days, we will explore the thematic area of nuclear weapons and war.  We start with our editorial that gives an overview of the effects of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons and international humanitarian law

Read here:https://t.co/5rEVvg9QHb

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Large language models and targeted disinformation

We put ChatGPT to the test by giving it some prompts to see whether it can return text which is more convincing, and accounts for cultural, social and behaviourial cues

Read here: https://t.co/g73ngmCYRH

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As part of our efforts to understand how AI can change the future of conflict, we interviewed @GentzelMatthew who shared his thoughts on the potential for AI and large language models for targeted disinformation campaigns.

Read here: https://t.co/932oSowi79

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Artificial Intelligence and Warfare

@AamnaRafiq explores how the use of AI on the battlefield has evolved over the years to understand how it is destined to alter the conduct of both conventional and non-conventional warfare

Read here: https://t.co/lobq4xWzNL

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The Law of Neutrality

In our latest episode of the Forum, Ayesha Malik hosted @raasnabeel, Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law (@rsilpak), to discuss neutrality under international law

Watch here: https://t.co/zvwdt1DWcJ

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Law of Neutrality and Cyberspace

In our final piece on neutrality, Laiba Lone explores the scope, responsibilities and challenges of applying the law of neutrality in cyberspace.

Read here: https://t.co/v5F5nz4dY5

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In our latest on the #DLPBLog, @raasnabeel argues that the law of neutrality needs to be adapted to account for modern forms of conflict to allow affected States to seek legal recourse in the event of a violation of these rules.

Read here: https://t.co/Pken9JhZdp

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How effective are the laws of neutrality?

What are some modern issues with these laws?

Watch our short explainer to learn more: https://t.co/D2kg8ANYfd

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The law of neutrality has evolved to take into account the changing realities of foreign affairs and the conduct of nations. In our latest article on the #DLPBlog, @RiazTalha11 explores this evolution and the current ambiguities surrounding it.

Read here: https://t.co/ESYOpNcltz

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Neutrality and non-international armed conflict (NAIC)

In this article, Arooba Mansoor considers the law of neutrality under international humanitarian law, and discusses the extent to which current law of neutrality applies to NIACs

Read here: https://t.co/XjbPBL1FSY

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What is the law of neutrality?

How does it impact combatants and non-combatants during an armed conflict?

Watch this short explainer to learn more: https://t.co/mbMuOoImJw

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This month on the DLP Forum, we will be looking at Neutrality and International Law

We start of with our editorial that provides and overview of the development of the laws of neutrality and the modern issues faced by the regime.

Read here: https://t.co/vHRsY6Ffda

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The Law of Occupation

In our latest episode of the Forum, Ayesha Malik hosted @raasnabeel, Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law (@rsilpak ), to discuss occupation under international law

Watch here: https://t.co/ZyVZxeX9pG

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War Crimes in an Occupation

Writing for the #DLPBlog, @aleezaysaeed31 explores war crimes in an occupation, their limited coverage in the Rome Statute and the ambiguity surrounding when the law of occupation starts to apply

Read here: https://t.co/QKQt76faVt

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It is now accepted that IHRL applies in tandem with IHL to protect those in occupied territories.

In this piece, @raasnabeel explores the interplay between IHL and IHRL, and issues in this regime interaction

Read here: https://t.co/6ODiDvv9Mp

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Occupations are often accompanied with significant environmental costs

Writing for the #DLPBlog, @husain_maha_ identifies the obligations relating to the protection of the environment which arise under international law

Read here: https://t.co/N7jGH0xFN1