Is The Requirement Of ‘Boots On The Ground’ Necessary Anymore For An Occupation?

The challenges posed by modern warfare oblige us to reinterpret traditional concepts in order offer better protection civilians, and prevent states deny their responsibilities. Therefore, the requirement of ‘boots on ground’ should not be accepted as only way exercise authority occupying power since it becomes exception rather than rule today. At this point, is significant focus which functions are under effective control foreign impose duties related these legal gaps with respect civilians that very purpose International Humanitarian Law.