it is quite natural for the DPRK to bolster up its military deterrence corresponding to the grave security environment of the present and the future

Each leader had about a dozen top aides in the grand room.Biden emphasized the need to maintain peace and stability.

for what we hope will be a very productive.they otherwise didnt meet one-on-one.Were not trying to decouple from China.

He is expected to elaborate on that during a solo press conference Wednesday.Biden said there is no substitute for face-to-face discussions.

including the commander of the U.

that has to take place at the very top so the stakes really just couldnt be higher.It is also important to note that violations of the laws of war are notoriously hard to prosecute and can be frustrated by lack of cooperation by the parties involved.

uses civilians and now hostages to shield military targets.IHL does not permit an aggrieved party to respond in kind.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.Robert Goldmanis a professor of law atAmerican University.