For many commanders and other military leaders, the role of law in twenty-first century conflicts is a source of frustration. Some think it is "handcuffing" them in a way that is inhibiting combat success.~1 For others, law is another "tool that is used by the enemies of the West."2 For at least one key ally, Great Britain, law seems to be injecting counterproductive hesitancy into operational environments.3 All of these interpretations have elements of truth, but at the same time they are not quite accurate in providing an understanding of what might be called the role of lawfare in today's military conflicts.
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