Scenarios about 'humanitarian law'
The body of international law designed to protect human dignity during armed conflicts and other situations of violence. Humanitarian law establishes standards for the treatment of civilians, prisoners of war, and wounded combatants, primarily through the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. In alternate histories, variations in the development of these principles can significantly alter how wars are conducted and the ethical boundaries of conflict across different timelines.
What If The Geneva Conventions Never Existed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the international community never established the Geneva Conventions, leading to a world without standardized humanitarian protections during wartime.
What If The Hague Conventions Never Existed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the international peace conferences of 1899 and 1907 never occurred, potentially altering the conduct of warfare, international humanitarian law, and global governance throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
What If The Laws of War Were Never Codified?
Exploring the alternate timeline where international humanitarian law never emerged, resulting in a world without Geneva Conventions, Hague Regulations, or formal restrictions on warfare.