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Australia: New technologies and implications for states

… implications for states of rapidly advancing weapons technologies. The International … the seminar from 28 to 30 November. "New weapons are being developed at a quicker pace … the challenges of reviewing cyber and autonomous weapons and weaponry in space. …

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Humanity at stake ? Humanitarian challenges and response in a complex and insecure world

… alliances are changing quickly, and weapons are easily available and are being … a new arms race involving the rise of lethal autonomous weapons. The ICRC is concerned … about the serious risks posed by increasingly autonomous weapon systems, which are enabled …

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China: High-level dialogue in Hong Kong explores innovation opportunities and challenges in humanitarian work

… touched upon issues like the emergence of autonomous weapons, the power of new technologies on … "The governments establishing the limits for autonomous weapon systems need to ensure …

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The critical importance of neutrality: A humanitarian perspective into a multipolar world

… taking sides allows us to negotiate with all weapon bearers – from national armed forces to … to new means and methods of warfare as well. Autonomous weapon systems , powered by … international rules to regulate the use of autonomous weapons, including specific …

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Mexico: Challenges to international humanitarian law and humanitarian action

… mandate to work on the humanitarian impact of weapons, always following the rule that all … means of warfare – such as cyber warfare and autonomous weapons - have become subject of … and to do so in a timely manner. Turning to autonomous weapon systems, capable of …

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New horizons in humanitarian diplomacy: Power of new technologies and Asian youth

… like all forms of warfare and all kinds of weapons, must be capable of being used without … is the application of technology to weapons. Autonomous weapons, AI and machine learning … limits. Governments defining the limits for autonomous weapon systems, need to ensure …

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International Humanitarian Law Bibliography

… * Animals as war weapons Chris Jenks. - In: Animals in the … requirement for command and the future of autonomous military platforms Rain Liivoja, … https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009057301.016 * Autonomous weapons and international …

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Rules for the ages? London debate sets out challenges facing IHL

… with the advent of new technology such as autonomous weapons . For the ICRC, a weapon system that is able to make a …

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Twelve issues: What States can do to improve respect for IHL in 2022

… to develop apace, with cyber operations, autonomous weapons and the use of outer space raising … support; by adopting legally binding rules on autonomous weapons; by ratifying the Treaty on …

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Experience of traineeships - Ellen Nohle

… I worked on various legal issues relating to weapons, such as autonomous weapon systems and explosive weapons in …

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