Michael N Schmitt’s faculty profile
Just Security March 15, 2023
The Russian Intercept of the U.S. Reaper and International Law
Professor Michael Schmitt authored an article on the Russian interception of a U.S. Reaper drone, and how this raised questions about the legality of such interceptions and state obligations to protect their military assets.
Lieber Institute Westpoint February 22, 2023
Prisoners of War in Contemporary Conflict
An article by Visiting Professor Michael Schmitt highlights an upcoming book, which he co-edited, about the treatment of prisoners of war in light of recent conflicts and new warfare technologies.
Lieber Institute West Point November 25, 2022
Ukraine Symposium — Further Thoughts on Russia’s campaign against Ukraine’s power infrastructure
Visiting Professor Michael Schmitt authors an article about the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, specifically the Russian attacks on the Ukraine power grid.
Lieber Westpoint Articles of War August 24, 2022
Ukraine Symposium – Protected Zones in International Humanitarian Law
Visiting Professor Michael Schmitt authors an article about the lack of a demilitarized zone in the ongoing Ukraine War, despite the international humanitarian laws established by Geneva Convention.
Lieber Institute West Point August 2, 2022
Ukraine Symposium- Forced civilian labor in occupied territory
Professor Michael Schmitt writes about compulsory labor in the war between Russia and Ukraine and the specific International humanitarian law rules that apply.
Lieber Institute July 28, 2022
Cyber Symposium- The Evolution of Cyber Jus Ad Bellum Thresholds
Professor Michael Schmitt writes about the evolving role of international law in cyberspace activities and the development of cyber jus ad bellum thresholds in the "Articles of War" series.
Lieber Institute June 30, 2022
Finland and Sweden Invited to Join NATO: Significance and Progress
Visiting Professor Michael Schmitt authors an article that recaps the decisions and points of discussion made at the most recent NATO Conference held in Madrid.
Lieber Institute West Point March 24, 2022
Deportation of Ukrainian Civilians to Russia: The Legal Framework
Professor Michael Schmitt authors a piece on the legalities and potential international law violations of Russia's deportations of Ukrainian civilians to Russia.