Abstract
Though the laws of war have taken on increasing prominence in public discourse, a review of the scholarly literature shows that this branch of international law remains under-theorized. This research note proposes a comprehensive theoretical model for examining the laws of war based on the English School tradition of international relations. I first examine theoretical tensions associated with the English School, including the tripartite classification (international system, international society, and world society) and pluralism and solidarism. I argue that the English School provides a nuanced and dynamic perspective for examining the laws of war. Next, this paper proposes a taxonomy based on the English School which places laws of war concepts and examples of state practice into theoretical perspective. Included are historical and contemporary examples of laws of war practice. Finally, potential avenues for future research are proposed. Ultimately, this paper aims to stimulate discussion regarding the potential role of the English School in theorizing the laws of war.
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