International Humanitarian Law

DOE warns UNEP: Striking peaceful nuclear plants could poison the Persian Gulf

Iran's Department of Environment has written to the UN Environment Programme, warning that recent strikes on nuclear sites risk long-term radioactive contamination of the Persian … Apr 08, 2026

Environment

Is a catastrophe inevitable? Yemen warns US strikes risk Red Sea environmental collapse

Yemeni officials and regional analysts warn that strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure — ports, tankers and refineries — could trigger oil spills, desalination shutdowns and long-… Apr 06, 2026

A.I

AI on the Frontline: How Algorithms Are Being Used in the Iran War

From surveillance feeds and loitering munitions to social‑media manipulation, AI is being used iran war to speed decisions, sharpen targeting and amplify propaganda—raising legal,… Mar 27, 2026

A.I

Pentagon Nears Untested AI in Targeting

The Pentagon is moving toward using generative AI to rank and recommend targets—systems that researchers warn are untested and prone to confident errors. Experts call for rigorous… Mar 19, 2026

Robotics

When Russians Surrendered to a Ukrainian Robot

On 8 March 2026 Ukrainian troops reported Russian fighters surrendering after contact with a ground robotic complex. The episode—one of several recent incidents—illustrates how un… Mar 09, 2026

Technology

Turkey's AI-Powered Missiles: Precision and Peril

Turkish defence leverages AI to enhance missile guidance, target recognition and layered air defence — a step-change for Roketsan, ASELSAN and Ankara’s export drive, but one that … Feb 18, 2026

Environment

Bombs, white phosphorus and a wounded landscape

New reporting and research paint a stark picture of environmental damage in southern Lebanon: repeated white‑phosphorus strikes, burned forests, contaminated soils and waterways, … Dec 15, 2025