Call for Chapters | Evolution of International Humanitarian Law in Modern Warfare | Submit by 30th April 2026

Call for Chapters | Evolution of International Humanitarian Law in Modern Warfare | Submit by 30th April 2026

Call for Book Chapters:

Edited Volume with ISBN Number Theme: Evolution of International Humanitarian Law in Modern Warfare

About the Book:

This edited volume seeks to explore the evolving challenges of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in the context of modern armed conflicts. It will examine how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, and autonomous weapons interact with established humanitarian principles. The book also emphasizes the importance of environmental protection and civilian safety in increasingly complex conflict settings. Through legal analysis and case studies, the volume aims to strengthen humanitarian protections in today’s rapidly changing battlefield.

Editors:

• Prof. (Dr.) Jai Mala, Professor, UILS, Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Ms. Tanroop Kaur, Assistant Professor, CGC University, Mohali

Themes & Sub‑Themes:

Contributors may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

1. Evolution of IHL in Modern Warfare – historical development, Geneva Conventions, Additional Protocols, and modern interpretations.
2. Principles of Distinction, Proportionality & Military Necessity – application in urban warfare, collateral damage, precautionary measures.
3. Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Weapons – accountability, compliance with IHL, ethical concerns, global regulation debates.
4. Environmental Protection in Armed Conflicts – ecological damage, legal safeguards, long‑term impacts.
5. Civilian Protection in Urban Warfare – infrastructure safety, humanitarian corridors, human shields.
6. Non‑State Armed Groups – legal status, obligations, compliance challenges, peace negotiations.
7. War Crimes & Accountability – ICC jurisdiction, universal jurisdiction, domestic accountability, evidence collection.
8. Case Studies of Recent Conflicts – Russia‑Ukraine, Israel‑Hamas, civilian protection issues, war crimes investigations.
9. Cyber Warfare & Civilian Infrastructure – classification of cyber operations, attribution challenges, regulation efforts.
10. Humanitarian Access & Aid Workers – legal basis, protection of personnel, negotiation challenges.

Who Can Contribute?

• Academicians and researchers
• Legal practitioners and policy professionals
• Social scientists
• Students

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstract: 200–300 words with at least 3 keywords
• Full Paper Length: 4,000–6,000 words (including footnotes)
• Language: English
• Style: Bluebook (21st Edition), footnotes preferred
• Formatting: Times New Roman, size 12 (main text), size 10 (footnotes), 1.5 line spacing, 1‑inch margins
• Originality: Unpublished, analytical, and research‑oriented work; plagiarism below 10% and AI‑free
• Deadline for Full Paper Submission: April 30, 2026
• Publisher: National Publisher

Submission & Queries:

Full papers should be sent to: ihlbook11@gmail.com Queries may also be directed to the same email.

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