Author: Bhumika Singh, Karvi Soni

Introduction Whether it is Israel-Hamas, Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, or China-Taiwan, we have witnessed several conflicts in the global arena within just a few years. Today’s conflicts are fought with weapons beyond drones and missiles — they are fought with law. Warfare and lawfare co-exist, creating layered and complex struggles. International law, once seen mainly as a tool for post-war reconciliation, now plays a role during active conflicts. It has become an extension of armed contestation. Legal institutions are increasingly influencing the dynamics of modern warfare. They are used to advance political and military agendas through instruments such as: Arrest warrants issued…