Dean Aszkielowicz

Dean Aszkielowicz is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University. My key research areas are the prosecutions of Japanese war criminals conducted by the Allied powers after the Second World War, subsequent developments in international war crimes justice, and Australia’s defence diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region. I was awarded an Army Research Scheme grant, in 2020.

Dean's recent articles

Ben Roberts‑Smith is accused of five war crime murder charges. How did we get here?

Ben Roberts‑Smith is accused of five war crime murder charges. How did we get here?

The charging of Ben Roberts-Smith marks a significant moment in Australia’s war crimes investigations, highlighting both legal obligations and the challenges of accountability.