1. Introductory remarks Having determined, in accordance with Article 39 of the UN Charter, that the ‘unlawful destruction of cultural heritage, and the looting and smuggling of cultural property in the event of armed conflicts’ constitute a threat to international peace and security, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2347 on 24 March 2017,...

1. Introduction The UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2347[1] has been widely lauded as ‘a historic milestone’ in the international struggle to safeguard endangered heritage,[2] reflecting a growing awareness of the importance of heritage protection for global security.[3] Indeed, this is the first resolution ever adopted by the UNSC focusing exclusively on the protection of...