title: LEGAL CHALLENGES RELATED TO NEW FORMS OF ARMED CONFLICT
abstract: Contemporary armed conflicts are characterized by a variety of forms and strategies that do not fully fit into the classic definitions of international or internal armed conflict. These new forms are often referred to as: “gray areas”, “competition”, “hybrid warfare” or “proxy warfare”. They question the applicability and effectiveness of international humanitarian law, which has traditionally been developed for more traditional forms of armed conflict. The report analyzes the legal framework wi