Advancing international and regional security through law.

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APILS is an independent, Australia-based not-for-profit institute working on the law of armed conflict, arms control law, and the governance of emerging and disruptive military technologies. Our internationally recognised experts combine academic rigour with practical insight to help States and other stakeholders address contemporary security challenges through law and policy.

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Law and the Future of War Podcast

Through conversation with experts in technology, law and military affairs, our podcast explores how new military technology and international law interact.
Good Practices in the Legal Review of Weapons

These good practices on the legal reviews of new weapons, especially autonomous weapon systems, support States designing or refining their legal review processes with autonomy in mind.
Information Portal on the Legal Review of Weapons

Enhancing transparency of national approaches to the legal review of new weapons, this portal reflects current practice and lessons learned with a focus on new and emerging technologies.
CCW Commentary

We are facilitating the drafting of a comprehensive article-by-article commentary of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and its protocols.
Statements and Submissions

We contribute to the development of policy and law by making submissions and statements within our area of expertise.