Anne van Aaken

International Legal Theory and the Cognitive Turn Abstract. Significant changes in social sciences often herald changes in legal theory, including in international legal theory. In light of the cognitive t

Finally there and open access! Thanks to all 16 generous and adventurous authors of the 13 chapters of this book, including my wonderful co-editor Moshe Hirsch. With gratitude also to OUPLaw

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"We Are Fighting Against a Dictator Backed by a Traitor" – A French Senator Speaks Out Posted in r/europe by u/Herobrine20XX • 52,286 points and 1,832 comments

I suggest everyone should watch the whole speech, which is on reddit: tinyurl.com/MalhuretSpeech

This is something Senator Claude Malhuret will be remembered for, and is something every european should hear.

Merci beaucoup, Senator, for finding clear and excellent words to describe what is going on. When Trump was asked at WH meeting with Zelensky whether he would stand for Poland, he said yes, but when asked for the Baltic states, he hesitated. So we know what is next.

»Was in den ersten Wochen von Trumps zweiter Amtszeit nach Wahnsinn aussieht, hat in Wahrheit Methode. Die executive orders zeichnen ein kohärentes Bild davon, was ich eine „Gegenverfassung“ nenne – eine alternative verfassungsrechtliche Realität, die die bestehende Verfassung ersetzen soll.«

a man with a beard is sitting in a room with a harp in the background ALT: a man with a beard is sitting in a room with a harp in the background

Ian Fleming's original James Bond novels haven't aged well. For example, Moonraker - published almost exactly 70 years ago in April 1955 - features a villain who's a super-rich industrialist and rocket-maker seeking to cause chaos because he's a secret Nazi. Such a silly idea!

On Feb. 7, I joined @mccourtschool.bsky.social & @georgetownlaw.bsky.social for a critical discussion on challenges facing democracy & the rule of law after a year of decisive elections around the world.

Thank you @gregorycshaffer.bsky.social & Daniel Kelemen for having me.

#RuleOfLaw #Africa

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📢The programme for the 2025 ESIL Research Forum on the theme "International Law in the Age of Permacrisis", hosted by the Department of Law of the University of Catania, is now available!📃

Have a look and make sure to register if you wish to attend!🎉

📆 20-21 March

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#ESILRF2025

📣 The EUI's Academy of European Law is now accepting applications to its 2025 summer courses on #EU Law & #HumanRights Law.

Taking place in June, the courses provide an opportunity to actively engage in debates on societal issues.

📌 Apply by 4 April: https://buff.ly/4kg1tzM
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Cover of the Verfassungsbook "The 2024 ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory", edited by Kai Ambos.

📚 Out Now! 📚

Our latest Verfassungsbook, "The 2024 ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory", edited by KAI AMBOS is now available.

As always, Open Access! 🔓📖

You can find the edited volume here:
👉 verfassungsblog.de/books/

Macron's visit to Trump unveils two inconvenient truths:

1. it's EU Commission von der Leyen who should have paid that visit on behalf of EU-27 - or at least - be in the room

2. Europeans need and deserve national leaders such as Emmanuel Macron and Alexander Stubb to hold pan-EU top jobs.

Zitat: „Ebenso wenig wie Haftbefehle innerstaatlicher Gerichte dürfen Anordnungen von internationalen Strafgerichtshöfen von der Bundesregierung unterlaufen werden.“

Friedrich Merz hat angekündigt, dem israelischen Premierminister Netanjahu einen Deutschlandbesuch ohne Verhaftung zu ermöglichen.

Warum ein solcher Besuch sowohl mit dem Völkerrecht als auch mit der Gewaltenteilung in Konflikt geraten würde, zeigt KAI AMBOS.

verfassungsblog.de/rechtsbruch-...

Ein Foto von einem Mann und einer Frau nebeneinander geschnitten mit der Bildunterschrift “Re:publica25: Max Steinbeis & Anna-Mira Brandau”

Schwarze Schrift auf weißem Hintergrund: “re:publica 25. Die Demokratie verteidigen - jetzt! Generation XYZ. 26-28.5.25 STATION Berlin.”

Wir sind dieses Jahr wieder bei der re:publica dabei! Wie verwundbar ist unsere #Demokratie? Und welche Handlungsmöglichkeiten bleiben in Zeiten, in denen autoritär-populistische Kräfte zunehmend an Einfluss auf staatlicher Ebene gewinnen? Darüber wollen wir auf der #rp25 sprechen. Alle Infos 👇🏼

Statement on Academic Freedom by Gleider Hernández, President of the European Society of International Law.

Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4hTr7bT

The full text of the Ukraine-US Minerals Agreement European Pravda publishes the final text of the “Minerals Deal,” an intergovernmental arrangement that Ukraine and the United States are set to sign this week...

Not even a dispute settlement clause (probably deliberate). Probably invalid due to coercion. Ukraine, do not sign it this agreement, get good advice, including from EU! The full text of the Ukraine-US Minerals Agreement eurointegration.com.ua/eng/articles...

We’re thrilled to kick off the 2025 International Law & Social Science Speakers Series with Lauge Skovgaard Poulsen, discussing Compensation, Economic Hostages, and Market Access.

🗓 Feb 12, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
📍 Via Zoom

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Editors’ Introduction After handbooks dedicated to Asia and the Pacific,1 and to the Americas,2 this handbook focuses on ‘international law in Europe’. The focus on regionalism

It is lovely to see the Oxford Handbook of International Law in Europe out after a long journey. Thanks to all authors and the staff at OUP for making it a success in times where international law is under strain. Introduction is open access: academic.oup.com/edited-volum....