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In conversation with Mr. Owais Anwar, Director of Research at the Research Society of International Law (RSIL), this episode discusses International Law, Conflict and Humanitarian Law. How true is the statement “Everything is fair in Love and War” and are there any laws that are applicable on war, which are by nature chaotic? How do these laws work, do ten to eleven countries make them unanimously or do you have to be a signatory? Do you think these laws are standardized for all types of conflicts like those in Syria, Palestine, Afghanistan etc. which were primarily made for bigger conflicts like World War II? Is it becoming increasingly difficult in the framework of Non International conflicts to distinguish between a civilian and non-civilian? What does the International Humanitarian law say regarding the killing of innocent civilians during an armed conflict? Are we headed towards a re-negotiated system? Do fighters (combatants) have any rights under international law? Are there any laws to protect the historical and cultural sites during armed conflicts? Where does Kashmir stand in terms of International Law? Why haven’t we been able to take the matter of Kashmir in the International Law of Justice? Change in status of Kashmir; Why is China suddenly interested in Ladakh and why are the Indians there? What stops us from doing the same thing for Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir? Are there any laws or how the International Community can protect the communities of Syria and Afghanistan from humanitarian crises? Is there any accountability under international law? Do people get punished for committing atrocities? If not, then what’s the point of these laws and international courts?

Tune in to know more about his views. 

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