Helin M Laufer
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Helin M. Laufer is a legal scholar whose work sits at the critical intersection of international humanitarian law and human rights, with a particular focus on the regulation of emerging military technologies. Her most cited paper, "War, weapons and watchdogs: an assessment of the legality of new weapons under international human rights law" (2017), offers a groundbreaking analysis of the International Committee of the Red Cross’s weapons review process. In this work, Laufer argues persuasively that human rights law must be integrated into the legal assessment of new weaponry—a perspective often overshadowed by traditional humanitarian law frameworks. She brings this argument to life through a practical case study of drones and so-called "killer robots," demonstrating how these technologies challenge existing legal paradigms. While her citation count is modest, the paper's influence is notable for its early and rigorous framing of a debate that has since become central to international legal discourse. Laufer’s work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how law must evolve to keep pace with the realities of modern warfare.
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