The Centre for International and Operational Law @ SEDU
The Centre for International and Operational Law (CIOL) is a research centre based at the Swedish
Defence University (Försvarshögskolan) in Stockholm, Sweden. The focus of
CIOL's research and teaching is on the law
relating to military operations, including the use of force in
international law, the law of armed conflict, human rights, the law of
peace operations, and responsibility in military operations, as well
as aspects of national law pertaining to conflict and crisis management.
The Centre for International and Operational Law brings together a team of international academics and practitioners with experience from working within the armed
forces, government, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations. Details on our staff are included below.
The views expressed in this blog are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Swedish Defence University. The Centre for International and Operational Law is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Contributors
Jann K. Kleffner is Professor of International Law and Head of the
Centre for International and Operational Law at the Swedish Defence University. His
research is on public international law, with a special focus on the
law of armed conflict and peace operations, jus ad bellum,
international criminal law, and human rights law (particularly in
armed conflicts). He holds LL.M. and PhD degrees from the University
of Amsterdam Law School and has served as expert and consultant for a
number of states, inter-governmental and non-governmental
organisations, in addition to fulfilling a number of editorial
functions.
Find out more about Jann: https://www.fhs.se/en/contact/k/kleffner-jann/
Heather A. Harrison Dinniss is a Senior Lecturer in International law at the Swedish Defence University. Her research is on public international law, the law of armed conflict and human rights law. Heathers primary research interests focus on the intersection of international law and technology; in particular, on cyber warfare, advanced and autonomous weapons systems and the legal aspects of enhancement techniques on members of the armed forces. She holds a PhD from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), and LLM(hons) and a BA degree from Victoria University of Wellington. Prior to joining SEDU in 2011, She taught at the LSE, the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London, and Victoria University of Wellington (NZ) as well as having experience in private practice. Heather is also a barrister and solicitor of New Zealand.
Find out more about Heather: https://www.fhs.se/en/contact/h/harrison-dinniss-heather2/
Marika Ericson is PhD Candidate in Military Technology and International Law at the Swedish Defence University. Her PhD project focuses on cyberattacks in international law, and their legal classifications as criminal acts, acts of terrorism, espionage or armed attacks. Marika has a background as legal advisor in the Swedish Armed Forces nationally and internationally and from working with civilian emergency management and with the Swedish Red Cross and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Besides cyberattacks, Marika is focusing on Swedish constitutional law, laws for emergency preparedness and heightened alert and the “grey-zone” between peace and war.
Find out more about Marika: https://www.fhs.se/sv/kontakta-oss/e/ericson-marika/
Jessica Appelgren is a Lecturer in International Law at the Swedish Defence University. Her teaching and research focuses on human rights law and the laws of armed conflict. Jessica holds an LL.M. from Stockholm University and a Master of Arts in International Studies (MIS) with specialization in International Law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (University of Geneva). Prior to joining SEDU, Jessica acted as Legal Advisor at the Force Headquarters for the Nordic Battlegroup and assistant secretary to the Governmental Inquiry on International Law in Armed Conflict (SOU 2010:72).
Find out more about Jessica: https://www.fhs.se/en/contact/a/appelgren-jessica/
Pontus Winther is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in international law. His PhD project concerns the protection of civilians in relation to the use of psychological operations and other non-physical means of influence in military operations. Pontus Winther teaches international law for military operations at the Swedish Defence University’s military and civilian programmes. He also works part time as a legal adviser at the Swedish armed forces army staff.
Find out more about Pontus: https://www.fhs.se/en/contact/w/winther-pontus/
Fredrik Holst is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in international law. His PhD project concerns rules of engagement.
Find out more about Fredrik: https://www.fhs.se/sv/kontakta-oss/h/holst-fredrik3/
Pontus Winther is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in international law. His PhD project concerns the protection of civilians in relation to the use of psychological operations and other non-physical means of influence in military operations. Pontus Winther teaches international law for military operations at the Swedish Defence University’s military and civilian programmes. He also works part time as a legal adviser at the Swedish armed forces army staff.
Find out more about Pontus: https://www.fhs.se/en/contact/w/winther-pontus/
Fredrik Holst is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in international law. His PhD project concerns rules of engagement.
Find out more about Fredrik: https://www.fhs.se/sv/kontakta-oss/h/holst-fredrik3/
