Small Wars: The Legal Challenges
2012; Routledge; Volume: 88; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
2154-6266
Autores Tópico(s)Global Peace and Security Dynamics
ResumoR ear Admiral Christenson, Ladies and Gentlemen. Let me begin by saying what a pleasure it is to be here at the Naval War College delivering opening remarks at the annual international law conference. I say finally because as many orrOll know I took a detour, quite literally. While driving here last June to look for accommodations, I received a phone call asking if l would be a Foreign Observer on the Israeli independent commission investigating the Gaza maritime incident of May 31, 2010. I accepted and the College was very gracious in delaying my start and, I must say, patient in waiting for my return. I am not going to comment on the commission, in part because its work is still ongoing; however, Part One of its report dealing with the blockade is available on the commission website for those who have an interest in the law governing such operations. l I will say, however, that if! thought traveling to the Middle East a year ago would be my last connection with the Naval War College for a while I was completely mistaken. Perhaps it should have come as no surprise given the subject matter of the inquiry, but it seemed everywhere I turned I found myself in touch with someone or a learned publication connected to this College. The list of former Stockton Professors was itself impressive. They induded, most obviously, Mike Schmitt and WolffHeintschel von Heinegg, who direct1yassisted the commission, but also inevitably reference had to be made to the
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