September 23, 2025Legal StudiesOpen Access

Inter-war interactions in the development of the protection of civilians: a historical perspective

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This analysis demonstrates how non-state actors shaped civilian protection laws, suggesting conceptual struggles impacted early legal frameworks.

The analysis illustrates how non-state actors influenced the development of the protection of civilians beyond World War II.
By examining the role of various organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, new insights into the protection regime emerge.
Conceptual limitations faced by key actors during the inter-war period contributed to weaknesses in the 1949 Geneva Convention.
The research uncovers significant struggles over the conceptualization of 'civilians' prior to and during the formulation of international law.

Sarina Landefeld (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis demonstrates how non-state actors shaped civilian protection laws, suggesting conceptual struggles impacted early legal frameworks.