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Charli Carpenter @charlicarpenter

only-slightly-mad scientist, int’l law prof, author of books on civilians & war. fears tyrants & nukes; welcomes spiders & refugee children. loves whitewater.

Joined June 2009
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My somewhat more optimistic take on the @UN #NPT Review Conference is out at @WPReview. Champions of the @nuclearban and of peaceful nuclear use may in fact take heart worldpoliticsreview.com/non-…

It’s Not All Doom and Gloom for Non-Proliferation

The latest Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation Treaty ended without agreement. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t accomplish anything.

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Joined the @DohaDebates team this week to chat about the future of international law w/ Chinese foreign policy commentator @VictorGaoZK, UN Special Rapporteur BeloKrishnan Rajagopal and American influencer @curtis_yarvin. Great convos, fascinating thinkers. My thoughts here @WPReview. worldpoliticsreview.com/inte…

The World Would Be Much Worse Without International Law

Questioning the value of international law, though understandable, often misunderstands its true nature and impact.

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It was a great honor to meet @TylerPrize laureate @KiersToby at the award gala. At @WPReview, I write about Kiers' fungi research & pathbreaking advocacy - and show how symbioses among social & natural sciences can spur global governance for hidden issues. worldpoliticsreview.com/kier…

This Year’s ‘Nobel Prize for the Environment’ Offers Lessons for Climate Activism

Toby Kiers’ work not only has important implications for tackling climate change but also provides insights for mobilizing action to do so.

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This "Future of War" @DohaDebates roundtable, in which I participated, was recorded last November - still relevant? Give it a listen and tell me what you think: youtube.com/watch?v=tXSqDFxw…
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Trump's latest tweet which appears to call not just for war crimes but for all out genocide against the entire Iranian people. Anyone in a position to participate in such crimes should refuse. Here's why and how: please share widely. worldpoliticsreview.com/trum…

What’s at Stake for U.S. Troops Ordered to Commit War Crimes and Genocide

Lower-level perpetrators will be the most vulnerable to prosecution for war crimes committed in the Iran war.

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Iran’s use of cluster munitions against Israel looks like evidence of international law’s irrelevance. But as WPR columnist @charlicarpenter writes, a closer look suggests the opposite may be true. worldpoliticsreview.com/isra…

Will the Norm Against Cluster Munitions Survive the Iran War?

A closer look at the legal reality and political rhetoric suggests that Iran’s use of cluster munitions won’t necessarily weaken the norm against them.

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If you missed my webinar on international law and Iran today, you can read my key points here at @WPReview Politics Review: worldpoliticsreview.com/us-i…
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what do antipersonnel landmines and gorgeous mountaintops have in common? the international law experts at @LexIntl_org are here to tell you! check out their latest video below
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Interested in the US/Israel/Iran war? I'll be speaking on a webinar at @UMass @SBS_UMass with some great colleagues next Tuesday March 10 at 4pm. Register here: umass.edu/news/article/sbs-a…

SBS and HFA to Host Virtual Panel Discussing Iran War on March 10 | UMass Amherst

The webinar, “War with Iran: International and Domestic Implications,” will take place at 4 p.m. on Zoom and is free and open to the public.

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I'll be speaking today at 4pm on this @SBS_UMass webinar about international law and the Venezuela raid that captured Maduro. Register here to join and listen: umass.edu/news/article/umass…

UMass Amherst Experts to Examine Law, Politics of US Intervention in Venezuela | UMass Amherst

The public is invited to attend the Jan. 20 webinar which will feature faculty members from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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Even Trump supporters are prepared to disobey unlawful orders, as required under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual of Courts Martial. worldpoliticsreview.com/us-m…

There’s No Partisan Divide on Illegal Orders for the U.S. Military

The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.

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At the risk of being shot alongside veterans who reminded troops of their oath, I'll share this story from @Newsweek touting @UMassAmherst @HSecurityLab's poll of servicemembers on this very issue. @SBS_UMass @umasspolsci newsweek.com/uncommon-knowle…

Uncommon Knowledge: Trump shouts 'sedition,' but troops don’t agree

In a volatile debate around military orders, it's worth remembering the people who have to carry them out.

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Hi, I'm running a 5K Spartan race w/ crazy obstacles in two weeks for a great cause: @pvHabitat. Support me if you can! fundraise.spartan.com/page/C…
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