#Dual-useObjects
“… targeting of #dual-useObjects— #civilianInfrastructure with potential #military application—poses severe risks to civilians & blurs the lines of #internationalHumanitarianLaw
… attacks often cause disproportionate civilian suffering, erode protection standards, & … total #infrastructural collapse
"The Dangerous Rise of Dual-Use Objects in War" by Oona A. Hathaway, Azmat Khan et al.
Each day, the news brings stories of military attacks on schools, hospitals, apartment buildings, electrical facilities, and other critical civilian infrastructure. The militaries attacking these obje...
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April 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM