Book contents
- Reviews
- International Law and Policy on the Protection of Civilians
- International Law and Policy on the Protection of Civilians
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part I The International Legal Framework
- Part II Specific Protection of Certain High-Risk Groups
- Part III State and Institutional Policies on the Protection of Civilians
- 15 The United Nations and the Protection of Civilians
- 16 NATO and the Protection of Civilians
- 17 The African Union and the Protection of Civilians
- 18 The European Union and the Protection of Civilians
- 19 The ICRC and the Protection of Civilians
- 20 Switzerland and the Protection of Civilians
- 21 The United Kingdom and the Protection of Civilians
- 22 The United States and the Protection of Civilians
- 23 Brazil and the Protection of Civilians
- 24 India and the Protection of Civilians
- 25 Norway and the Protection of Civilians
- 26 South Africa and the Protection of Civilians
- 27 The Future of Protecting Civilians
- Conclusion
- Book part
- Index
27 - The Future of Protecting Civilians
from Part III - State and Institutional Policies on the Protection of Civilians
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 August 2022
- Reviews
- International Law and Policy on the Protection of Civilians
- International Law and Policy on the Protection of Civilians
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part I The International Legal Framework
- Part II Specific Protection of Certain High-Risk Groups
- Part III State and Institutional Policies on the Protection of Civilians
- 15 The United Nations and the Protection of Civilians
- 16 NATO and the Protection of Civilians
- 17 The African Union and the Protection of Civilians
- 18 The European Union and the Protection of Civilians
- 19 The ICRC and the Protection of Civilians
- 20 Switzerland and the Protection of Civilians
- 21 The United Kingdom and the Protection of Civilians
- 22 The United States and the Protection of Civilians
- 23 Brazil and the Protection of Civilians
- 24 India and the Protection of Civilians
- 25 Norway and the Protection of Civilians
- 26 South Africa and the Protection of Civilians
- 27 The Future of Protecting Civilians
- Conclusion
- Book part
- Index
Summary
This final chapter offers analysis and reflections on law and policy and associated operational practice, that may contribute to improve protection of civilians. It discusses weaknesses in international humanitarian law, including on use of explosive weapons in populated areas, and indiscriminate weapons. It calls for more States and organisations to set specific policy on the protection of civilians so that they can define organisational objectives and direct resources and efforts accordingly. The challenges for PoC in urban settings are especially discussed. Future threats from cyber operations and Great Power conflict, and the protection of the environment are challenges on the horizon.
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- International Law and Policy on the Protection of Civilians , pp. 265 - 281Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022