From agreements on the proper treatment of prisoners an agreed upon respect for medical personnel operating in the theater of war, we look at the foundations of contemporary humanitarian law. An examination of the incidents that led to the adoption of the Geneva Conventions in 1864.

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  • Charles Maier Leverett Saltonstall professor of history, Harvard University
  • Gary Solis Visiting professor of law, West Point and adjunct professor of law, Georgetown University
  • Vienna Colucci International justice specialist, US Section, Amnesty International

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