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"Today marks 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12
1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In
practice, they are routinely violated everywhere.
With an estimated 120 armed conflicts worldwide, more than 450 armed groups and
195 million people living in areas under their control, the protection of the
vulnerable is as vitally important as ever.
As the news headlines remind us daily, however, international humanitarian law
can seem like too little, too late when faced with military might and political
indifference.
This year also marks other, less hopeful, anniversaries: ten years since the
genocide against the Yazidi by ISIS in Syria, and ten years of war in Ukraine.
Geopolitical tensions are escalating in the Middle East and the South China
Sea.
Given the modern technologies used on today’s battlefields (and in cyberspace),
and the violation of even basic humanitarian protections, is there much to
celebrate in 2024? Are the Geneva Conventions still fit for purpose for today’s
wars – and tomorrow’s?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
