Jus Cogens - The International Law Podcast
Jus Cogens - The International Law Podcast explores topics in international law, featuring discussions on legal principles, current events, and scholarly analysis. The podcast aims to make international law accessible to a broad audience, covering issues from human rights to treaty obligations. Episodes often include interviews with experts and practitioners in the field.
Episodes
# 48 - Part 2 - Peter Tzeng and Michael Moffatt - Guide to the Hague Academy of International Law's Diploma
In the second installment of a two-part series, Shayan Ahmed Khan is joined by Peter Tzeng and Michael Moffatt, for an in-depth discussion on the Hague Academy of International Law's Diploma with a special focus on the Directed Studies and the Diploma exam.
Both guests, awardees of the prestigious Diploma, share their valuable insights and personal experiences of successfully undertaking the Dir
# 48 - Part 1 - Cécile Goubault—Larrecq and Madeleine Petersen Weiner - Guide to the Hague Academy of International Law's Diploma
In the first installment of a two-part series, Shayan Ahmed Khan is joined by Cécile Goubault—Larrecq and Madeleine Petersen Weiner, for an in-depth discussion on the Hague Academy of International Law's Diploma with a special focus on the Directed Studies and the Diploma exam.
Both guests, recent awardees of the prestigious Diploma, share their valuable insights and personal experiences of
# 47 - Lesley Benn, Asaf Lubin, Michael Peil and Steven Schneebaum - Guide to Authoring a Jessup Moot Problem
In Episode # 47, Shayan Ahmed Khan is joined by Lesley Benn, Asaf Lubin, Michael Peil and Steven Schneebaum to have an in-depth discussion about authoring a Jessup Moot Problem. Each guest shares their unique perspectives and experiences, from finding inspiration for moot problem topics to the intricacies of proposal evaluation and drafting supporting materials.
#46 - Maria Khan - Deciphering AI Governance: Insights from a Data Privacy Legal Manager
This instalment of Jus Cogens is part of a series of conversations on the governance of data, Artificial Intelligence and the digital age.
In this episode, Omer Akif speaks with Maria Khan, a Data Privacy Legal Manager at Securiti.ai, a company that produces AI software to help companies comply with global data privacy laws. Maria's work primarily focuses on consent management, cookie consent
#45 - Anokhy Desai - AI Governance: Bringing Transparency through Model Cards
This instalment of Jus Cogens is part of a series of conversations on the governance of data, Artificial Intelligence and the digital age.
In this episode, Omer Akif speaks with Anokhy Desai about AI governance and the usage of model cards by organizations to bring transparency to their AI models and explain how they actually work.
Sources:
https://iapp.org/news/a/5-things-to-know-about-ai-model
#44 - Viren Mascarenhas - Request for an Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and International Law before ITLOS
In Episode 44, Shayan Ahmed Khan is joined by Viren Mascarenhas to have an in-depth discussion on the Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and International Law pending before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. The discussion also touches upon the pending advisory opinions before the International Court of Justice and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
Sources:
https://www.
#43 - Anu Bradford - Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology
In Episode 43, Shayan Ahmed Khan is joined by Prof. Anu Bradford to discuss her upcoming book "Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology".
The book explores the intensifying global battle among the three dominant digital powers - the United States, China, and the European Union. In particular, it discusses how these regimes are racing to regulate tech companies, advancin
#42 - Eran Sthoeger & Christian Tams - Swords, Shields and Other Beasts: The Role of Countermeasures in Investment Arbitration
In Episode 42, Shayan Ahmed Khan is joined by Christian Tams and Eran Sthoeger to discuss their article: “Swords, Shields and Other Beasts: The Role of Countermeasures in Investment Arbitration” published in the ICSID Review’s Special Issue on the 20th Anniversary of the Draft Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts.
Sources:
https://academic.oup.com/icsidreview/art
# 41 - Ashwita Ambast - The Administration of Inter-State Commissions of Inquiry and Conciliations by the Permanent Court of Arbitration
In this episode Shayan Ahmed is joined by Ashwita Ambast, Legal Counsel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, to discuss the organization’s role and significance in the administration of inter-state Commissions of Inquiry and Conciliations.
Our Socials:
Twitter: @JCLawPodcast
Blog: https://juscogens.law.blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCLawPodcast
Special Feature - Marcelo Kohen
This Friday 4th November 2022, the United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations Security Council will elect a candidate to serve the remainder of the nine-year term that had been held by the late Judge Cançado Trindade at the International Court of Justice.
In this special feature short , Shayan Ahmed Khan is joined by Marcelo Kohen to discuss his candidacy & vision for the IC
#40 - Daniel Stewart - Conversing with Independent International Legal Advocates
In Ep 40 Shayan Ahmed speaks with Daniel Stewart, Executive Director of @IndependentILA, on the work of the organization.
IILA was founded in 2017 and has been engaged in providing PIL in-house counsel for small and developing countries. https://independentila.org/
#39 - Mariana Gkliati - Unpacking Frontex a.k.a European Border and Coast Guard Agency
This episode is the second and final edition of a two-part collaboration with the Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR) at T.M.C. Asser Institute for International & European Law. In this episode, we speak to Prof. Mariana Gkliati about one of Europe's most important border enforcement actors, Frontex. Particularly, we look at ways of holding the agency accountable for fundamen
#38 - Robin Churchill - Law of the Sea, 4th Edition
On this episode, we speak with Robin Churchill about the new edition of his book, co authored with Vaughan Lowe and Amy Sander on the Law of The Sea (4th edition, 2022). We explore the vast developments of the law and the post UNCLOS-phase premised in the book.
Works Cited:
Link to the Robin's upcoming book: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9780719079689/
Our Socials:
Twitter: @JCLawPodcast
#37 - Otto Spijkers - Climate Litigation
This episode is the first edition of a two-part collaboration with the Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR) at T.M.C. Asser Institute for International & European Law. For this episode, we are joined by NNHRR member Professor Otto Spijkers for a discussion on the actual and potential influence of climate litigation on the way the “who should do what” question in managing clima
#36 - Joanna Wilson - Law and Morality of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
In this episode, Layal Alghoozi sits down with Joanna Wilson (@JoannaLDWilson) from the International Law, Conflict and Security Research Group at the University of Glasgow to discuss Joanna's research on lethal autonomous weapons, exploring legal and moral arguments in the debate on regulating autonomy in warfare.
Our Socials:
Twitter: @JCLawPodcast
Blog: https://juscogens.law.blog/
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#35 - Helen Duffy - Strategic Human Rights Litigation: A Case of Extraordinary Rendition and Arbitrary Detention
In this episode, we are joined by our first repeat guest in Jus cogens history, Dr Helen Duffy. Dr Duffy talks to Fares and Omer at length about the numerous challenges faced in efforts to ensure international accountability, responsibility & justice for victims of extraordinary rendition and secret detention programs run by major international players for decades.
You can read more abou
#34 - Milena Sterio and Rosa Celorio - Deconstructing Statehood and Statelessness
This episode is a joint collaboration between Jus Cogens and the George Washington International Law Review at the George Washington University, as a prelude to the upcoming The George Washington International Law Review's Annual Symposium - "The State of the Nation-State in International Law" taking place on March 18 2022.
Website: https://www.law.gwu.edu/george-washington-international-law-revie
#33 - Anthea Roberts - A Conversation with Anthea Roberts
In this episode, we speak with Dr Anthea Roberts (@AntheaERoberts) one of the world's leading international law scholars. I speak to her about her journey into international law and unpack the fluid and cross-disciplinary nature of her scholarship. We explore what drives her and what her unique research process and methodology look like. Anthea also sheds light on the tools, techniques and framewo
#32 - Ioannis Kalpouzos - Autonomous Weapons and the Search for an Irreducible Law of War
In episode 32, Shayan Ahmed sits down with Professor Ioannis Kalpouzos to discuss his article, "Double Elevation: Autonomous Weapons and the Search for an Irreducible Law of War", published in Leiden Journal of International Law.
Material Referenced in the Episode:
Article - Double Elevation: Autonomous Weapons and the Search for an Irreducible Law of War
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?a
#31 - Cris van Eijk - Space Colonization, Erasure of Global South, PhDs & Other Anxieties of Aspiring Int'l Lawyers
In this episode, we speak with Cris van Eijk (@crisveijk) on everything from Elon Musk writing a constitution of Mars, to how global south contributions to international space law have been disregarded over time, to discussing challenges of getting into an international law Ph.D., to examining the inclusiveness of the discipline in addition to a host of other issues affecting young and upcoming in
#30 - Danae Azaria - Codification by Interpretation: ILC as an Interpreter of International Law
In this episode, as the elections for the ILC get closer than ever, Shayan Ahmed sits down with Dr. Danae Azaria to have an in-depth discussion on ILC's role as an interpreter of international law.
Material Referenced in the Episode:
Article - ‘Codification by Interpretation’: The International Law Commission as an Interpreter of International Law https://academic.oup.com/ejil/article
#29 - Stefan Ziegler - A Conversation with Stefan Ziegler
In this episode, we talk to Stefan Ziegler - a humanitarian practitioner, lecturer, and filmmaker about his diverse career experiences and his latest documentary film 'Broken - A Palestinian Journey Through International Law' - https://broken-the-film.com/ -
Audio stream of the podcast:
• Anchor.FM: https://anchor.fm/jus-cogens-podcast
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#28 - Ntina Tzouvala - A Conversation with Ntina Tzouvala
This episode features a discussion with Dr. Ntina Tzouvala, trailblazing international law scholar, historian, and author, renowned for her groundbreaking book "Capitalism as Civilisation: A History of International Law. We explore her personal story, approach towards international law, and views on the role of critical scholarship in international law.
Ntina's Twitter: @ntinatzouvala
Material Ref
#27 - Dapo Akande - Unpacking the UN International Law Commission
In this episode, the brilliant Dapo Akane joins Jus Cogens for an all-round chat on the UN International Law Commission. We explore the role & function of the ILC and discuss some key issues that its work focuses on. It also features Professor's Akande elevator pitch for the upcoming election of the members of the ILC where he has been nominated as a candidate by 5 countries.
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#26 - Naz Modirzadeh - Implications of State Silence concerning the Right to Self-Defense
In this episode, Prof. Naz Modirzadeh joins us to discuss the implications of state silence concerning the right to self-defense. It aims to explore the application of self-defense in general and also in the context of counterterrorism.
Resources for the podcast:
https://pilac.law.harvard.edu/quantum-of-silence-paper-and-annex
https://pilac.law.harvard.edu/arriaformula-meeting-briefing
#25 - Olga Kavran - Reflections on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon
In episode 25, Omer talks to Olga Kavran, the former head of outreach and legacy at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon on the work of STL, its 2020 judgment, and its outreach program. More info can be found about the tribunal can be found at https://www.stl-tsl.org/en
Jus Cogens socials:
• Website/Blog: https://juscogens.law.blog/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JCLawPo
#24 - Nico Pavlopoulos - Controversies over the Identity of a State Government
In this episode, we are joined by Niko Pavlopolous, Teaching Fellow at the University College London, to explore and provide an account of the international legal framework applicable to the identity of state governments under international law. The discussion seeks to place particular emphasis on the practical application of this framework by discussing the prevailing situations in Myanmar and Ve
#23 - Liesbeth Lijnzaad, Sean Murphy and Jean-Marie Henckaerts - Treaty Interpretation and the Updated ICRC Commentaries on the Geneva Conventions (Part 2)
In this two-part series, a star panel of Liesbeth Lijnzaad, Sean Murphy, and Jean-Marie Henckaerts explore the theory and practice of treaty interpretation, understand the role of commentaries and shed light on the methodology behind drafting ICRC’s updated Commentaries to the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols.
The updated Commentaries are being published online by the
#22 - Liesbeth Lijnzaad, Sean Murphy, and Jean-Marie Henckaerts - Treaty Interpretation and the Updated ICRC Commentaries on the Geneva Conventions (Part 1)
In this two-part series, a star panel of Liesbeth Lijnzaad, Sean Murphy, and Jean-Marie Henckaerts explore the theory and practice of treaty interpretation, understand the role of commentaries and shed light on the methodology behind drafting ICRC’s updated Commentaries to the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols. The updated Commentaries are being published online by the ICRC an
#21 - Başak Etkin & Kostia Gorobets - Borderline Jurisprudence
In this special crossover episode, Jus Cogens engages with Borderline Jurisprudence. Borderline Jurisprudence is a dedicated podcast on the philosophy of international law, hosted by Başak Etkin & Kostia Gorobets. They describe the podcast in the following words: "Imagine there is a podcast on hardcore philosophy and jurisprudence of international law. Imagine there are people geeky enough to
#20 - Agnieszka Jachec-Neale - Ntaganda Case and the Concept of 'Attack' in International Law
In conversation with Dr. Agnieszka Jachec-Neale, a lecturer and expert researcher at Exeter Law School, this episode explores the concept of an 'Attack' under international law (specifically IHL) in the broader context of the Ntaganda case at the International Criminal Court. Dr. Neale submitted an amicus curiae brief to the ICC in the Ntaganda case, making certain observations on the meaning of t
#19 - Hillary Hubley - Networking in International Law
In conversation with Hillary Hubley, Co-founder and Vice-President of the Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers, this episode explores the numerous challenges for aspiring international lawyers especially the vicious cycle of unpaid internships. It similarly explores the role of global youth platforms such as AYICL in creating important and open discourse through meaningful networkin
#18 - A Guide to the ICJ Judicial Fellowship Program (Part 2)
In this episode, we talk to Mohit Khubchandani, Kritika Sharma and Claire O'Connell about the International Court of Justice's Judicial Fellowship Program. They talk to us about their experiences with applying, and about their time at the Court.
#17 - A Guide to ICJ Judicial Fellowship Program (Part 1)
In our 17th episode, we talk to 4 young, dynamic individuals and former fellows at the International Court of Justice - Amir Farhadi, Beatrice Walton, Camila Mariño Venegas and Shashank P. Kumar. They chat with us about the Court's fellowship program, the application period and their experiences.
#16 - Charles Jalloh - Reviewing ILC's Draft Convention on Crimes Against Humanity
In this episode, Prof. Charles Jalloh joins us to deconstruct and dissect the Draft Convention on Crimes Against Humanity. The conversation is based around Prof. Jalloh's analysis in his article "The International Law Commission’s First Draft Convention on Crimes Against Humanity: Codification, Progressive Development, or Both?: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3620370
#15 - Anna Ventouratou - Defences & Incidental Issues in International Adjudication
In this episode, Anna Ventouratou from Oxford Law joins us to discuss the ins and outs of defences and indispensable incidental issues under international adjudication. Anna's article: https://www.ejiltalk.org/defences-and-indispensable-incidental-issues-the-limits-of-subject-matter-jurisdiction-in-view-of-the-recent-icj-icao-council-judgments/
#14 - Priya Pillai - The Gambia v. Myanmar at the ICJ
In episode 14, a leading voice on public international law Dr. Priya Pillai guides us through the ebbs and flows of the case of The Gambia v. Myanmar a.k.a the genocide case involving the Rohingyas at the International Court of Justice.
Dr. Pillai's article on the provisional measures in The Gambia v.s Myanmar is useful for the discussion : http://opiniojuris.org/2020/01/24/icj... #in
#13 - Bruno Gelinas-Faucher - ICJ Judges Election, 2020
In episode 13, Bruno Gelinas-Faucher passionately dissects the ICJ Judges election season of 2020. Link to Article: http://opiniojuris.org/2020/07/29/election-season-at-the-icj-dawn-of-a-new-era/
#12 - Annyssa Bellal - From Cockroaches to Rosebuds: Armed Non-state Actors under International Law
In this episode, Dr. Annyssa Bellal from the Geneva Academy breaks down the international legal framework that is applicable to armed-non-state actors (ANSA) and highlights the role of semantics in shaping the global narrative on ANSAs. #juscogens #publicinternationallaw #ihl #nsag #podcast
Articles discussed: From cockroaches to rosebuds: changing the international community’s
#11 - Simon Chesterman - Asia's Experience with International Law
In this episode, Professor Simon Chesterman joins us to share his thoughts on Asia's historical, current and potential relationship with International Law, in light of his work "Asia's ambivalence about international law", published in The Oxford Handbook of International Law in Asia and the Pacific and also the European Journal of International Law. Link to the EJIL piece: https
#10 - Monica Hakimi - Making Sense of Customary International Law
In this edition of the Jus Cogens Podcast, we revisit basic assumptions and conceptual foundations of customary international law as it develops and applies. Professor Monica Hakimi of Michigan Law presents her case to let go of the rulebook theory of understanding CIL through her article "Making Sense of Customary International Law", published in the Michigan Law Review and later debated during O
#9 - A Young Professionals Guide to a Career in Public International Law
In this houseful episode, 9 young aspiring international lawyers from all over the world come together to share stories, experiences, opportunities and struggles of pursuing a career in public international law in the 21st century.
Hosts
Omer Akif, Shayan Ahmed
Guests Alexandre Nicolae, Adetola Onayemi, Özge Erceiş, Mohit Khubchandani, Taylor Woodcock, R
#8 - Eric Talbot Jensen - Cyberspace, Sovereignty and International Law
This week, we explore the realm of cyberspace, delving into issues of applicability of international law including emerging challenges for state sovereignty with Prof. Eric Talbot Jensen. Eric Jensen of Brigham Young University Law School, is an eminent international law scholar with expertise in international cyber space law. He is also of the key-contributors to the Tallinn manual on internation
#6 - Robert Heinsch - International Humanitarian Law Clinics
In this episode, Dr. Robert Heinsch (Director KGF and IHL Clinics at Leiden University) joins us to talk everything about IHL clinics, particularly the models adopted at Leiden and Bochum.
The article discussed in the episode can be accessed here for free :
elibrary.bwv-verlag.de/article/99.10…v201803022501
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#1 - Niels Blokker - INJUGOVINS
In the pilot of the Jus Cogens podcast, Professor Niels Blokker of Leiden University Law School, joins me to discuss International Institutional Law, some new legal jargon (INJUGOVINS) and insights on his upcoming book.
Documents
Article : The Governance of International Courts and Tribunals: Organizing and Guaranteeing Independence and Accountability - A Appeal for Research
(papers.ssrn.com/sol3/
#5 - Jens Iverson - Do War Aims Matter in International Law?
In this episode I sit with Dr. Jens Iverson of Leiden University to discuss the importance of articulating clear and specific war aims in international law. I talk to Dr. Iverson regarding his work titled, "War Aims Matter: Keeping Jus Contra Bellum Restrictive While Requiring the Articulation of the Goals of the Use of Force" as part of the Grotius Centre Working Paper Series. The article is publ
#4 - Emma Irving - Hate Speech on Social Media in Myanmar Conflict
This week Dr. Emma Irving joins me on Jus Cogens to discuss hate speech and incitement on social media and the role of international accountability mechanisms in light of OHCHR commissioned Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar. The report establishes the facts and circumstances of the alleged recent human rights violations by military and security forces, and abuses, in Myanma
#2 and 3 - Helen Duffy - Extraordinary Renditions and Detentions
This week Dr. Helen Duffy joins me to discuss Extraordinary renditions and detentions in light of ECtHR's recent judgment on Lithuania alleged involvement in facilitating rendition on their territory.
Judgment Abu Zubaydah v Lithuania
hudoc.echr.coe.int/app/conversion/…0violations.pdf
Helen Duffy's new book
"Strategic Human Rights Litigation: Understanding and Maximising Impact"
www.amazon.com/Str
#7 - Adil Haque - Law and Morality at War
This week, we are joined by Professor Adil Haque from Rutgers Law to discuss the role of morality in interpreting and revisiting the law of armed conflict. We dissect Chapter 2 of Prof Haque's book "Law and Morality at War"
Link to the chapter : https://www.oxfordscholarship.com/view/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199687398.001.0001/acprof-9780199687398-chapter-2 https://twitter.com/JCLawPodc
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