Organized by Jochen von Bernstorff and Andreas Kulick

TwoLaW is an online lecture series on the theory, history, policy and practice of the laws of war,
organized by Jochen von Bernstorff (University of Tübingen) and Andreas Kulick (University of Mainz).
From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Hamas’ attack on Israel and the ensuing conflict in the Middle
East, rarely in recent memory have both the ius contra bellum and the ius in bello faced so many
daunting challenges: use of force by and self-defence against non-state actors; the participation of
private military companies in hostilities; the digitization of warfare; the protection of civilians and the
environment in international, non-international and hybrid armed conflicts; peace agreements and
post-conflict claims; international criminal responsibility before and beyond the ICC – to name but a
few of them. TwoLaW invites engaging discussions on these matters, seeking to bring into dialogue the
law on the prohibition of the use of force and international humanitarian law despite their necessary
doctrinal separation.

TwoLaW provides a critical perspective on pertinent challenges of the laws of war, broadly understood,
in light of their theoretical, doctrinal, historical and political implications. Each one-hour event features
a thought-provoking presentation by a leading scholar in the first half hour followed by a discussion in
the second half hour.

All events are held exclusively online from 6-7 pm CET.