Foreword

AuthorJames P. Wisecup
PositionRear Admiral, U.S. Navy, President, Naval War College
Pagesxix-xix
Foreword
FromJune 25 to 27, 2008, the Naval War College had the honor to convene an
International Law Expert's Workshop, "The War in Afghanistan -ALegal
Analysis." This volume captures the legal lessons of the war in Afghanistan as re-
ported, studied and debated by arare gathering of eminent scholars and practitio-
ners of international law.
The workshop's mission was to provide acomprehensive legal examination of
the Afghan conflictfrom the decision to use force, to the manner with which
force was employed, to the legal construct for the evolution of military operations
transitioning away from the use of force. Renowned international academics and
legal advisers, both military and civilian, representing military, diplomatic, non-
governmental and academic institutions from throughout the world contributed
to the workshop and this volume.
The historic International Law Studies "Blue Book" series was initiated by the Na-
val War College in 1901 to publish essays, treatises and articles that contribute to the
broader understanding of international law. Dedicated to the memory of professor,
US Army colonel and esteemed friend of the College Howard S. Levie, this eighty-
fifth entry in the series stands as aproud exemplar of that tradition. Readers and re-
searchers will find herein ameticulous study ofthe Afghanistan conflict, as well as its
profound implications for the future of international law and military operations.
The workshop and this "Blue Book" were made possible with generous support
from the Naval War College Foundation and the Israel Yearbook on Human Rights.
The International Law Department of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies, Naval
War College, hosted the workshop.
On behalf of the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations and the
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Iextend our thanks and gratitude to all the par-
ticipants, contributing authors and supporters. Your invaluable contributions to this
project and to the better understanding of the complex legal issues involved have
prepared us to better meet and respond to future global operational challenges.
JAMES P. WISECUP
Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
President, Naval War College

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