Explore how international law adapts to total war. This text clarifies the rules that govern trade, neutrality, and attacks at a time of global conflict.
This lecture, delivered during the heat of World War I, surveys who may trade with whom, what counts as contraband, and when seizures at sea or on land are lawful. It also considers the new challenges of air warfare and the limits of military force against non‑combatants, offering a careful view of how laws of war are debated and applied.
- How neutral states and individuals can trade with belligerents without breaking the law
- What counts as contraband and when shipments can be stopped or seized
- How modern transportation and new weapons test traditional rules
- The ethical and legal debates surrounding aerial bombardment of civilian areas
Ideal for readers who want a clear, historical look at early 20th‑century international law and its real‑world application during wartime.