On October 23, 2024, the Center hosted an event titled Paint Your Target: How Remote Weapons Have Changed International Humanitarian Law, which delved into the profound impact of technological advancements on warfare and their implications for human rights and international law.

The main presenter was Dinesh Napal: Washington College of Law SJD candidate, whose research focuses on the intersection of remote warfare and human rights. Professor Gary Corn, Director of the Technology, Law & Security Program, and an expert in the legal and policy challenges posed by emerging military technologies was invited to comment on the topic. Mr. Napal presented his in-depth research on the impact of remote warfare, focusing on how emerging technologies, such as drones and autonomous weapons, are reshaping the landscape of armed conflict. He discussed the challenges these advancements pose to existing legal frameworks, particularly in addressing accountability and minimizing harm to civilians during warfare.

Professor Corn provided complementary insights, analyzing how international humanitarian law is evolving in response to these technological shifts and emphasizing the critical need to balance innovation with human rights protections.

The discussion sparked thought-provoking questions from the audience, encouraging participants to consider how legal practitioners, policymakers, and human rights advocates can address the ethical and legal challenges posed by modern military technologies. This event underscored the importance of continued dialogue and scholarship in adapting human rights frameworks to the rapidly changing nature of warfare.