Impact of Lawfare on Warfare

Published Feb. 4, 2025
By HAF A5SM

TOPIC SPONSOR: HAF A5SM

Lawfare, or the use of legal tools as a means of achieving military objectives, is a relatively new concept in warfare. How are legal strategies reshaping the traditional paradigms of warfare?

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