The Nature and Concept of Pillaging Natural Resources during Armed ‎Conflicts in International law

Hasanjanzadeh, Zahra; Mashhadi, Ali; Ghadir, Mohsen

doi:10.22059/jplsq.2023.362502.3358

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Authors

¹ Ph.D. Student in International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Qom, Qom, Iran. ‎

² Associate Prof., Faculty of Law, University of Qom, Qom, Iran‎

³ Assistant Prof., Faculty of Law, University of Qom, Qom, Iran‎

https://doi.org/10.22059/jplsq.2023.362502.3358

Abstract

The long-known phenomenon of pillaging natural resources in armed conflicts is not only a critical and current threat to the environment, but also poses a significant danger to peace and security at both domestic and international levels. There has been a profound and long-standing interdependence between natural resources and armed conflicts. This reciprocal relationship has led to irreversible damage to natural resources during conflicts, putting many human lives in grave danger. This article, using a descriptive-analytical method, aimed to outline an optimal perspective in determining the conceptual scope of pillage and by evaluating international law regulations tried to propose an appropriate model to minimize damages. In this regard, the recent efforts of the ILC addressing the issue of pillage within the draft principles on environmental protection in armed conflicts have also been examined. A thorough review of the existing rules confirms that despite the abundance of international legal provisions in this area, these rules are insufficient in practice and, as they should, have failed to provide the necessary legal mechanisms to effectively address this phenomenon.

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Main Subjects

Public International Law

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The Nature and Concept of Pillaging Natural Resources during Armed ‎Conflicts in International law

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