Preface

• Author: Raul 'Pete' Pedrozo
• Position: Associate Professor, International Law Department
• Pages: xxiii-xxxi

Preface

From June 23 to 25, 2009 the Naval War College hosted over one hundred re-

nowned international scholars and practitioners, military and civilian, and

students representing government and academic institutions at aconference that

examined anumber of legal issues pertaining to the war in Iraq. The conference

featured opening, luncheon and closing addresses, as well as five panel discussions

addressing specific legal issues encountered during the conflict. Panelist comments

were summarized by acommentator, followed by questions from attendees. These

discussions resulted in adetailed analysis of the key issues.

The following conference summary was prepared by Commander Eric Hunt,

JAGC, US Navy, amember of NR Naval War College (Law), the reserve unit that

supports the International Law Department. The summary expertly recaps the

highlights of each of the conference speakers' presentations. As editor, Iam deeply

indebted to Commander Hunt for his attention to detail and assistance in facilitat-

ing the publication of this "Blue Book." Iwould also be remiss if Idid not thank

Captain Ralph Thomas, JAGC, US Navy (Ret.), Commander Sandra Selman, US

Coast Guard, and Major Michael Carsten, US Marine Corps, for their outstanding

support and dedication in preparing this work.

Ialso extend my sincere appreciation to Susan Meyer and Ken DeRouin of the

Naval War College's Desktop Publishing office, who were responsible for expertly

preparing the page proofs. Additionally, Iwould like to thank Albert Fassbender

and Shannon Cole for their excellent work in proofreading the conference papers.

The quality of this volume is areflection of their professionalism and outstanding

expertise.

Tribute to Professor Howard S. Levie

With the passing of former Charles H. Stockton Professor of International Law

Howard S. Levie on April 19, 2009, this year's conference was dedicated to his

memory. Professor Jack Grunawalt, the current Stockton professor, opened the

conference with atribute to Professor Levie.

Soldier and scholar, Professor Levie leaves alegacy of scholarly excellence in the

development and study of the law ofwar. One ofthe nation's foremost legal experts on

the law of war and the key draftsman of the Korean War Armistice Agreement,