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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The July Issue of AJIL is now online. Explore the latest issue and discover what's driving the conversation in international law. ➡️ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thoughtful and thought-provoking lecture by @dalhousie.bsky.social’s Prof Olabisi D Akinkugbe @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social on 'Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries - A View from the Global South' chaired by @cambridgelaw.bsky.social’s Prof Bartels.

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Wonderful to celebrate the publication of Inter-Asian Law at @asilorg.bsky.social annual meeting with co-editor Ching-Fu Lin, contributors @pashahsieh.bsky.social and Tran Hoang Tu Linh with commentators Yuka Fukunaga and @akinkugbe.bsky.social. The book is free: www.cambridge.org/core/books/i...

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Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University @schulichlaw.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Congrats to Prof. Akinkugbe on his Jan. 22 lecture at Brooklyn Law School’s International Economic Law Colloquium, where he referenced his recent essay “Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries.”

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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

ICYMI: You can watch AJIL's most recent AJIL Explainer webinars, featuring @akinkugbe.bsky.social, Ingrid Brunk, Henry Gao, and @monicahakimi.bsky.social Trump 2.0: An AJIL Explainer on the View from Asia: youtu.be/L1vUfJbUA_U?... Trump 2.0: An AJIL Explainer on the View from Africa: youtu.b

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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

8/11: "Trump 2.0: An AJIL Explainer on the View from Africa” with @akinkugbe.bsky.social ▶️: tinyurl.com/528danvu 📖: “Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries” tinyurl.com/mtxyr8dk

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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

The October issue of AJIL is now available online! This issue places special focus on the CPUS section, where members of the Board have written essays on the various policies and changes under the second Trump administration. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Thank you to those who attended our AJIL webinars this morning, and thanks to our speakers Henry Gao & @akinkugbe.bsky.social & the AJIL EICs for hosting some really thought-provoking discussions. You can view all of our past AJIL Explainer webinars here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Register today for "Trump 2.0: An AJIL Explainer on the view from Africa" featuring @akinkugbe.bsky.social in conversation with AJIL EICs Ingrid Brunk and @monicahakimi.bsky.social on the topic of how Africa views the second Trump admin. Register here: cambridge-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

📚📖📖New Forthcoming Short Essay in the #CPUS section of @ajil.bsky.social now on #SSRN. “Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries”. Download via link⬇️ papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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Ntina Tzouvala @ntinatzouvala.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Hello international trade law people! Has anyone written from an IL perspective (so not the IEEPA stuff) on the trade 'deals' of the US? Especially about the legalisation/delegalisation of trade and investment governance? @monapaulsen.bsky.social @harlangcohen.bsky.social @akinkugbe.bsky.social

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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

AJIL Volume 119, Issue 3 is now available online! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Harlan G. Cohen @harlangcohen.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

My latest on U.S. Outbound Investment Rule: the break in USG’s approach to econ security & business, the broader weaponization of the global economy it reflects, international law’s ill-fit for geoeconomic competition, & reimagined rules to manage+minimize conflicts: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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Outbound Investment Restrictions and International Law's Challenge

<p>The Outbound Investment Rule, restricting U.S. investment in certain Chinese advanced technology sectors, has largely been portrayed as an incremental measur

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

📸On May 20 & 21, I joined colleagues in Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦 to assess the first years of the implementation of the #AfCFTA. I offered the #Keynote speech at the conf. & also participated in a High Level panel that reflected on Morocco’s efforts in implementing the AfCFTA../1 @afronomicslaw.bsky.social

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Looking forward to being & delivering the #keynote in Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦 for the conference on “First Years of Functioning of the AfCFTA: Challenges & Prospects” organized by Sâ Benjamin Traoré & his team. Check out the program ⬇️. Thank you for the invitation. www.afronomicslaw.org/category/new...

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Peter Ungphakorn @coppetainpu.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Lots of speculation about what @noiweala.bsky.social meant when she called for “repositioning” of @wto.org. Would it be a specific type of “reform”? Or just PR-speak? This on her statement to WTO ambassadors doesn’t shed any light. It does map out three phases of work. www.wto.org/english/news...

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DG Okonjo-Iweala: Broad agreement on WTO reform as “central priority” for MC14

There is a “broad agreement” among WTO members that repositioning and reform of the organization must be a central priority for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) due to take place in March 2026, ...

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Borderlex @borderlex.net · 07/05/2025

Our editor @ianadreyer.bsky.social will moderate the next @sielnet.bsky.social conversation on the “The Second Tariff War and the International Trade Regime” in about 40 minutes! Still time to join!

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

📢 Join us for the next @sielnet.bsky.social Conversation: “The Second Tariff War and the International Trade Regime” 🗓 7 May 2025 🎙 Speakers: - James T. Gathii - Simon Schropp - Anna Jerzewska - Joel Trachtman Moderator: - Iana Dreyer 🔗 Register here: sielnet.org/siel-convers...

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

🎥Earlier today, (April 24), I joined Channels Television’s Business Morning segment for a short discussion of the ramifications & possible opportunities of the US tariffs for African States & other emerging economies, especially in the context of the #AfCFTA. youtu.be/Ki3e95JEgMA?...

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Emerging Economies Find Opportunities Outside Us & China

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Check out the International Decisions Section of @ajil.bsky.social which in this #April Issue features 3️⃣ IDs 1️⃣ by Marco Longobardo reflects on the Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel 🇮🇱 in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Including Jerusalem. #ICJ #AO …/1

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · 21/04/2025

Celebrating with James Gathii, Rabiat Akande, @godwindzah.bsky.social @matiangai.bsky.social and Tendayi Achiume was truly a joy and inspiration. I will be remiss not to acknowledge Obiora Okafor and @akinkugbe.bsky.social you for building and holding community.

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CYIL - ACDI @cyilacdi.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

On April 11, the Canadian Yearbook of International Law convened a webinar, under the leadership of Olabisi Akinkugbe, to discuss the International Economic System in a Flux. The webinar benefited from the expert knowledge of John Boscariol, Gabrielle Marceau, Lorand Bartels, and Kathleen Claussen.

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International Economic System in a Flux: In Search of a Way Forward

Webinar on April 11, 2025

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CYIL - ACDI @cyilacdi.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Le 11 avril, l'Annuaire canadien de droit international a organisé un webinaire sous la direction d'Olabisi D. Akinkugbe pour discuter du système économique international en mutation. Ce webinaire a bénéficié de l'expertise de John Boscariol, Gabrielle Marceau, Lorand Bartels et Kathleen Claussen.

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International Economic System in a Flux: In Search of a Way Forward

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The Syllabus @the-syllabus.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Global finance commodifies nature while absolving the Global North of its climate responsibility. Our hidden gem of the week rebukes the neocolonial extraction behind carbon markets. By James T. Gathii at @afronomicslaw.bsky.social buff.ly/kxDIumQ

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Afronomicslaw @afronomicslaw.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Webinar Invitation: 34th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture Series "The Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black Dignity" Date: April 19, 2025 Zoom Registration ⬇️ www.afronomicslaw.org/category/aca...

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34th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture Series - The Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black Dignity

April 14, 202534th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture SeriesThe Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black DignityZoom Link Registration hereDate: 19th April 2...

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Monica Hakimi @monicahakimi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Check out our new @ajil.bsky.social series to showcase members of our incredible board—starting with @akinkugbe.bsky.social.

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International Law Project @ilawproject.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Registration link below! 👇

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Liam McHugh-Russell @xntl.info · 03/04/2025

FYI @akinkugbe.bsky.social, the Purdy Crawford Chair at @schulichlaw.bsky.social along with the Canadian Yearbook of International Law, is hosting an important discussion on the future of international economic law in the context of...a global economic order that currently seem far from bound by law

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International Economic System in a Flux: In Search of a Way Forward

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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

In this new video series, AJIL Spotlight, we highlight AJIL Board members and their personal journey to joining the Board. Watch Int'l Decisions Section Editor @akinkugbe.bsky.social discuss how he joined the Board and the importance of mentorship: youtu.be/rCTi1RJc9wk

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AJIL Board of Editors Spotlight: Olabisi D. Akinkugbe

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

#Webinar #Invitation: The Canadian Yearbook of International Law is pleased to invite you to join their inaugural Webinar - Theme: "International Economic System in a State of Flux: In Search of a Way Forward" - Date: April 11, 2025 - Time: 9-10:30am (EST) - Zoom Reg: lnkd.in/eyYCgvn7

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

"The move ends free trade across West Africa, whose states have for decades fallen under the umbrella of the ECOWAS, and highlights the rift between the three states that border the Sahara Desert and influential #democracies like #Nigeria and #Ghana to the south." businesspost.ng/world/mali-b...

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Slam 0.5% Import Levy on Nigeria, ECOWAS Nations

By Adedapo Adesanya Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - all under military rule- have announced a new 0.5 per cent

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Borderlex @borderlex.net · 29/03/2025

The US accuses #WTO secretariat of overstepping its authority to promote #freetrade, raising fears the #Trump administration may be seeking to restrict the organisation's activities Full story by Chris Horseman ⤵️ borderlex.net/2025/03/27/u...

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US reprimands WTO secretariat over public engagement - Borderlex

The United States accused the WTO secretariat of going beyond its remit in its activities to promote global free trade.

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

It was a great opportunity to share my ongoing research & learn from colleagues at the #Berle Symposium 2025. My thanks to @catsncakes.bsky.social for the invitation & the entire team of staff & editors of the Seattle University Law Review for the organization and support.

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Kristen Thomasen @kristenthomasen.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We Robot (the original We Robot conference, circa 2012) is only two weeks away!!! Register now to save your spot! Join us in person at Windsor Law or join the conversation virtually. See www.werobot2025.ca for all the details. Join us and get a sticker :)

A sticker with We Robot 2025 in black large font on the left, a drawing of the Ambassador Bridge, a turquoise suspension bridge, in the middle with Windsor Law written above in light font. Two cute cartoon like robots on either side of the center image.

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

In “The Oxford Handbook of International Law in Europe”, Makane Mbengue and I contributed a Chapter that engages with Eurocentrism and International Law. Pre-pub on SSRN here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... Congrats @avanaaken.bsky.social & the other Editors. academic.oup.com/edited-volum...

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Looking forward to joining colleagues this weekend at #BerleXVII on “Int’l Business Transactions in a Fragmented World: National Security, Geopolitics, and Corporate Governance” Learn more about #bearleconference: law.seattleu.edu/centers-and-... @schulichlaw.bsky.social; @catsncakes.bsky.social

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

All roads lead to Taipei in July for the @sielnet.bsky.social #SIEL2025 Biennial Conference! Registration now open! Including for virtual attendance only! Take advantage of the early registration & Check out our program via the links ⬇️.

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Dean Rusk International Law Center @deanruskintlaw.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

@universityofga.bsky.social School of Law's spring 2025 International Law Colloquium welcomed @akinkugbe.bsky.social of @dalhousieu.bsky.social, who presented his working paper, “Trade and Development in an Era of Geopolitics: A Third World View.” (1/2)

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Folks! #SIEL is now on Bluesky! Follow us⬇️

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

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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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the @deanruskintlaw.bsky.social 2025 Spring International Law Colloquium where I got to share my ongoing work. My thanks again to @desireelc.bsky.social , Tim Sample (both ⬇️), students and staff who showed up or involved in the planning. 🙏🏿

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Desiree LeClercq @desireelc.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Thrilled to see @akinkugbe.bsky.social on Friday for our IEL colloquium and to hear the conversation between him and Tim Samples (along with out students) on Trade and Development in an Era of Geopolitics.

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I look forward to discussing my WIP with the community Dean Rusk International Law Center. My thanks to my friend @desireelc.bsky.social and the team for the generous invitation. See you all soon.

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

As a member of the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law, and one who cares deeply about the rule of law, I am extremely glad to see this #statement by our President, Melida Hodgson. I wholeheartedly endorse it. #ruleoflaw.

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Gregory Shaffer @gregorycshaffer.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

My first post on Bluesky. Our book The Rule of Law under Pressure: A Transnational Challenge is out, open access & in paperback with Cambridge: cambridge.org/core/books/r... @cambridgeup.bsky.social @tomginsburg.bsky.social @kimlanelaw.bsky.social @rdanielkelemen.bsky.social An important time!

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The Rule of Law under Pressure

Cambridge Core - Public International Law - The Rule of Law under Pressure

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Monica Hakimi @monicahakimi.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Great material in this issue, including a full set of international decisions on climate litigation, curated by @akinkugbe.bsky.social.

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