Jens David Ohlin

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Jens David Ohlin is a leading scholar in the intersection of international law, armed conflict, and emerging military technologies. His research focuses on the legal and ethical dimensions of autonomous weapons systems, cyber warfare, and the changing nature of state responsibility. Ohlin’s most-cited work, "Lethal Autonomous Weapons: Re-Examining the Law and Ethics of Robotic Warfare" (2021), has garnered 20 citations and critically challenges prevailing assumptions about the legality of machines making life-or-death decisions. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the law of armed conflict, particularly in clarifying how international humanitarian law applies to novel technologies. Ohlin’s impact extends beyond academia; he has advised policymakers and military legal advisors on the limits of autonomous systems, and his scholarship is frequently cited in debates at the United Nations and other international forums. As a professor at Cornell Law School, he has also co-authored influential texts on criminal law and procedure. With a career marked by rigorous analysis of cutting-edge legal dilemmas, Ohlin remains a vital voice in shaping how the global community governs the future of warfare.