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Research Themes
As an interdisciplinary institute, ELAC carries out cross-cutting research on a wide range of themes in the areas of international law, ethics and international relations. They not only look at different aspects of armed conflict, but also at broader issues of international peace and security. Most of our research themes feature in ongoing or previous research programmes or projects.
Research themes
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Atrocity Prevention
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Ethics, Law and Military Technology
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Human Rights in Armed Conflict
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Humanitarian Action
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International Justice and Accountability
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International Peace and Security
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Just War Theory
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National Security and Human Rights
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Protection of Civilians
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The Law of Armed Conflict
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