Capital University Law School to Host U.N.-Sponsored Conference on Peacekeeping & the Law

 June 17, 2002

Examining the politics of peacekeeping, exploring the minds of terrorists and reviewing the lessons of a turbulent year in international relations all are topics on the agenda at the 2002 United Nations International Humanitarian Law Conference at Capital University Law School, to be held Wednesday, June 26, through Saturday, June 29, 2002. This year's conference will feature keynote addresses by Len Hawley, former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of State, and Frank L. Jones, former deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Special Operations Policy and Support.

The conference, now in its fourth year, will focus on the training of international peacekeepers and is being presented in collaboration with The Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Capital Law School. The Law School is located at 303 E. Broad St. in downtown Columbus.

"Capital Law School is pleased to again host this important United Nations conference," said Dean Steven C. Bahls. "Given the current world events, this focus on international peacekeeping and humanitarian law is critical."

Hawley directed U.S. State Department foreign policy engagement and political-military preparations for responses to regional crises that called for United Nations peacekeepers to help move nations and regions from military confrontation to political stability. Prior to coming to the State Department in May 1999, he served on the National Security Council staff where he coordinated U.S. political-military planning activities. Hawley also acted as deputy assistant secretary for Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Prior to this assignment, he served on the Joint Staff as chief of the Strategic Plans and Program Priorities Division.

Before his present assignment, Jones served as principal director for Drug Enforcement Policy and Support. He also was the principal director for Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance from 1997 to 1999.
Jones' career also includes assignments with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Requirements; Headquarters, USAF; Headquarters, Department of the Army; Air Force Systems Command; Air Force Logistics Command; and U.S. Army Materiel Command. Jones served four years in the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer and is a faculty member of the U.S. Army War College.

Col. Frank A. Titus is a judge advocate in the Ohio Air National Guard and of counsel at Taft, Stettinius and Hollister, and was instrumental in bringing the conference to Columbus. Titus is a 1979 graduate of Capital University Law School and is an instructor of international humanitarian law in various training programs sponsored by the U.N. Peacekeeping Organization for regional peacekeeping military forces. Titus has trained military personnel from more than 40 countries during assignments in Jamaica, Canada and Romania. He is an adjunct faculty member at the Lester B. Pearson Canadian International Peacekeeping Centre in Nova Scotia and at the Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance in Hawaii.

An opening reception for attendees and invited guests will be held at the Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad St., on Tuesday, June 25, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Mark Cooper at Capital University,
(614) 236-6931, or Jim Richardson at Capital University Law School, at (614) 236-6601.

(Note to assignment editors: All general sessions are open to the media.)

2002 International Humanitarian Law Conference
The Center of Excellence for Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance
United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Department
Capital University Law School

SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM

Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Opening reception sponsored by Taft, Stettinius and Hollister
5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Athletic Club of Columbus
136 E. Broad St.
(Reporters are welcome to attend.)

Wednesday, June 26, 2002

8:30 - 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Steven C. Bahls, dean
Capital University Law School
Col. William G. Alexander
Course Director

8:40 - 8:45 a.m. Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Col. William G. Alexander

8:45 - 9:45 a.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS
LEN HAWLEY
Former deputy assistant secretary of State,
Bureau of International Organizations;
Former deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance.

Topic: "The Political Framework of Peacekeeping"

9:45 - 10:20 a.m. Panel Discussion in General Session
Len Hawley
Frank Jones
John Otte

10:20 - 10:40 a.m. BREAK

10:40 - 11:40 a.m. The Complex Emergency Environment and Intervention Issues
John Otte

11:40 - Noon Panel Discussion in General Session
Len Hawley
Frank Jones
John Otte
Tom Ditzler

Noon - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Legal Issues in the Complex Emergency Environment
Col. Bill Alexander

2:30 - 3:15 p.m. The Role of United Nations Military Observers
Roy Thomas

3:15 - 3:30 p.m. BREAK

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The United Nations in Complex Emergencies
John Otte

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Seminar - General Session
Building the Operational Mandate "What is the Mandate?"
"Who are the players?"
"What are the timelines for deployment?"

Thursday, June 27, 2002

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. War Crimes and the International Criminal Tribunal of Rwanda
Lt. Col. Patricia Wildermuth

9:30 - 10 a.m. Panel Response to War Crimes
Tom Ditzler
John Otte
Darrell Phillips

10 - 10:15 a.m. BREAK

10:15 - 11 a.m. Legal Issues of Detainees and the International Criminal Court
Lt. Col. Elizabeth Kelly

11 - Noon SEMINAR
War Crimes & Other Human Rights Issues

Noon - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Military Rules of Engagement in Peacekeeping
Darrell Phillips

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Non-Lethal Weapons
Col. Lou Michels

3:30 - 3:45 p.m. BREAK

3:45 - 4:15 p.m. Practical Applications of Rules of Engagement and the Law of War in Peacekeeping Operations
Capt. Sudhir Mahara

4:15 - 5:15 p.m. SEMINAR
The Rules of Engagement

5:15 - 5:30 p.m. Panel Conclusions in General Session

Friday, June 28, 2002

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Fiscal Law in Peacekeeping Operations
Major Mike Guillory

9:30 - 10:10 a.m. Legal Issues for the Humanitarian Relief Operations Commander

10:10 - 10:30 a.m. BREAK

10:30 -11:30 a.m. Support to Civilians in Humanitarian Relief Operations
Darrell Phillips

11:30 -Noon Response to Presentation
Melinda Hofstetter
Darrell Phillips
Tom Ditzler

Noon - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Cross Cultural Communications
Dr. Tom Ditzler

2:20 - 3:10 p.m. Humanitarian Coordination
Major (ret.) Melinda Hofstetter

3:10 - 3:30 p.m. BREAK

3:30 - 4 p.m. Response to Presentations

4 - 5 p.m. SEMINAR
Non Governmental Organization/
International Organizations Coordination

Saturday, June 29, 2002

8:30 - 9:20 a.m. Legal Aspects of Terrorism
Major David Charitat

9:20 - 10:10 a.m. "The Mind of Terrorists"
Dr. Tom Ditzler

10:10 - 10:30 a.m. BREAK

10:30 - 11 a.m. Terrorism Response in Hawaii
Col. Ray Starling

11 a.m. - Noon SEMINAR ON TERRORISM

Noon - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH

1:30 - 1:40 p.m. Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Col. Frank Titus

1:40 - 2:40 p.m. FRANK JONES
Professor of Defense Policy, US Army War College;
Former deputy asst. sec. of Defense for Special Operations Policy and Support

Topic: "Learning the Right Lessons"

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. DISCUSSION PANEL
Frank Jones
Len Hawley
John Otte

3:30 - 3:45 p.m. BREAK

3:45 - 4:45 p.m. The Law & the Future of Peacekeeping
John Otte

4:45 - 5 p.m. Administrative Wrap-up
Col. William G. Alexander

FACULTY & SEMINAR LEADERS
Len Hawley, former deputy assistant secretary of State
Frank Jones, former deputy assistant secretary of Defense
John Otte, Center of Excellence for Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance
Darrell Phillips, director of International Law, USAF Judge Advocate General School
Dr. Tom Ditzler, Center of Excellence for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance
Col. William G. Alexander, N.C. Air National Guard
Roy Thomas, former U.N./Missions Office, chief of Mission
Lt. Col. Patricia Wildermuth, USAF Reserve, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Col. Lou Michels, USAF Rerserve, Air Force Judge Advocate General School
Melinda Hofstetter, Center of Excellence for Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance
Col. Ray Starling, Hawaii Air National Guard, Air National Guard asst. to Pacific Air Forces
Lt. Col. Elizabeth Kelly, USAF/JAI
Capt. Sudhir Mahara, Royal Nepalese Army
Major David Charitat, USAF Special Operations School
Major Mike Guillory, USAF Reserve, USAF Judge Advocate General School
Col. Frank A. Titus, Ohio Air National Guard
Col. Frank Pedrotti, Virginia Air National Guard
Lt. Col. Timothy Mullen, Massachusetts Air National Guard
Lt. Col. Cassie Strom, Missouri Air National Guard
Lt. Col Charles Tucker, Wisconsin Air National Guard
Lt. Col. Cindi Ryan, Arizona Air National Guard
Major Kimberly Fergan, Air Force Reserve