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Philippe Dam @philippedam.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Form 28 Sept - 2 Oct, visit 'Return to Nothing' by Ali Haj Suleiman at @europarl.europa.eu. Join opening reception on Monday 28 Sept, 6.30pm - hosted by MEP Marco Tarquinio & with opening remarks by @eudiplomacy.bsky.social SecGen Kajsa Ollongren. Need access to EP? 🔗 t.co/mXKFQ7Zcpw

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 03/06/2026

The first criminal trial against a senior Assad regime official could be a watershed moment for #accountability in #Syria. But real accountability will depend on the transitional govt’s willingness to build the necessary legal and institutional frameworks, write Fadel Abdulghany and Kenneth Roth.

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Syria’s Accountability Gap: The Najib Trial and the Case for the ICC

The first criminal trial against a senior Assad regime official comes at a time when Syria’s legal framework remains inadequate.

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Two recent, very interesting pieces on why it matters how international law is spoken about, both: (1) by the aggressor: “A system of rules can survive some hypocrisy, but nihilism will bring it down.” @oonahathaway.bsky.social @scottjshapiro.bsky.social www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state... and

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A World Without Rules

The consequences of Trump’s assault on international law.

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Very interesting analysis of a recent universal jurisdiction case from Finland. Recommended reading!

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We editors @voelkerrechtsblog.org do our best to nurture a caring, open, & diverse intellectual community around international law. Our work is done gratis, but we still need money to pay for things like cloud storage. This money is in short supply; maybe you can help: voelkerrechtsblog.org/donate/

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Justice Info @justiceinfo.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🇨🇩 #RDCongo - The trial of former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala opened in France on November 12. The accused rejects the French court’s right to try him, while his defence team has been silenced. Read 👉 www.justiceinfo.net/en/152396-fi... #RogerLumbala #UniversalJurisdiction

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Lumbala trial: Filling the void

The trial of former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala opened in France on November 12. The accused rejects the French court’s right to try him, while his defence team has been silenced.

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Florian Flade @florianflade.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

War Crimes Indictment Reveals a Hard Road to Justice for #Syria: Prosecutors say a Syrian security official accused of torture hid in plain sight in Europe for years, protected by Israeli and Austrian intelligence agents www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/w... #Mossad #BVT #Austria

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War Crimes Indictment Reveals a Hard Road to Justice for Syria

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

„Yet, when I call for silence, it is not to suppress speech, but to invite thinking. To take responsibility for our words and actions. For too long, Syrians have been deprived of true dialogue“ Read my friend & colleague Lama Ranjous‘ reflections on #Syria and social media, during and after Dec 7.

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MPIL Heidelberg @mpil.de · 13/10/2025

Can hope & solidarity counter contempt for international law? Seeking doctoral/postdoctoral researchers for our Feb 2026 Heidelberg conference. Interdisciplinary perspectives especially welcome. Deadline: Oct 31 Apply: www.mpil.de/en/pub/news/... #InternationalLaw #Emotions #MPILHeidelberg

Abstract painting "Collision" (2022) by Ismail Noh, characterized by expressive brushwork and a dynamic color palette of blues, oranges, yellows, and blacks. The composition suggests fluid motion and energetic interaction between forms, with sweeping gestural marks creating visual tension and movement throughout the canvas.

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Lars Lott @larslott.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Auf der Suche nach einer Postdoc-Stelle im Bereich der empirischen Menschenrechtsforschung? An der @fau.de suchen wir eine*n Postdoc für 3+3 Jahre für unser Team. tinyurl.com/4d3w3th6

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

The @voelkerrechtsblog.org is now recruiting volunteer members for the editorial team. Do apply! Feel free to DM with any specific questions. More information here: voelkerrechtsblog.org/call-for-new...

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Call for New Editors at Völkerrechtsblog

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Centre for Fundamental Rights - Hertie School @hertiecfr.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Violeta Moreno-Lax, Wübben Foundation Professor of International Law and the new Director of the Centre, will deliver the inaugural address at the opening of the 2025/26 academic year at Hertie School, tomorrow! 👇Don't forget to register via the link in the comments.

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Alexandre Skander GALAND @skandergaland.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

We’re excited to be hosting our hybrid workshop alongside #ESIL2025 in Berlin next week! 🌍⚖️ Reconstructing International Criminal Justice as It Unfolds 🗓️ Thu 11 Sept | 9:00–12:00 CET 📍 Berlin + 💻 Zoom 🔗 Register here: ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Sudan is the „where“ in question. If that’s not what came to mind upon reading the headline, then the below is a read for you. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/o...

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Opinion | Where There’s No Debate About Genocide — and No Response, Either

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Ezra Klein in an almost two hour long conversation with Philippe Sands - every minute worth listening to.

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DVPW Sektion Regieren in der BRD @dvpw-regieren.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🌍 CfP: DVPW-Impuls-Tagung „Weltordnung im Wandel – Politikwissenschaft in Kriegszeiten“ 🗓️ 22.–23. Januar 2026 | 📍 TU Chemnitz Für Mitglieder unserer Sektion sicher sehr interessant – bewerbt Euch zahlreich! @dvpw.bsky.social

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Völkerrechtsblog @voelkerrechtsblog.org · 03/08/2025

In the new “The Person behind the Academic” interview, Oona Hathaway reflects on her path to international law, her upcoming book “War Unbound” about the law governing war, and the importance of academic freedom. voelkerrechtsblog.org/chatting-wit...

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Law and Society Association @lawandsociety.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Submissions open soon for the 2026 LSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA! Watch this space for more information in the coming weeks. #LSASanFrancisco2025 #LawAndSociety #AcademicCommunity

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Hendrik Simon @hendrikpsimon.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Von Reue keine Spur - in der heutigen Ausgabe der @faznet.bsky.social habe ich Philippe Sand's neues, exzellent recherchiertes Buch "Die Verschwundenen von Londres 38. Über Pinochet in England und einen Nazi in Patagonien" besprochen. www.faz.net/aktuell/feui...

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Philippe Sands' Buch „Die Verschwundenen von Londres 38“

Philippe Sands beschreibt die Verbindungen zwischen dem Nationalsozialisten Walther Rauff und dem chilenischen Diktator Augusto Pinochet. Auch der BND und der Mossad spielen wichtige Rollen.

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intRecht @intrecht.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Call for Applications: Fellowships zur Erforschung von „Komplexität als Thema des Rechts“ im Rahmen des Projekts „Wandel im und durch Recht – Digitale Transformation und Klimawende“. Bewerbungsfrist: 15.11.2025, www.uni-goettingen.de/de/document/...

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I recently attended court to witness the judgment being pronounced in the universal jurisdiction trial of Syrian doctor Alaa M. Here is the piece I wrote about this for @voelkerrechtsblog.org: voelkerrechtsblog.org/de/historica...

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Historical Responsibility at Hammelsgasse 1

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Max Planck Law @maxplancklaw.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Workshop ‘Accountability and Its Practices in Law and Philosophy’, 17–19 July in Munich. Hosted by MPI-Freiburg, the event explores practices of blame, restitution and repair in law and morality. Details and registration: law.mpg.de/event/accoun... #Accountability #LawAndMorality

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Accountability and its Practices in Law and Philosophy - Max Planck Law

The workshop will focus on exploring the nature of three interrelated practices and related concepts that together constitute what is commonly referred to as accountability in law and moral philosophy...

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taz @taz.de · 30/06/2025

Geboren aus den Schrecken der Weltkriege, scheint das Völkerrecht heute so bedeutungslos wie nie. Hat es noch Zukunft? Di., 01.07.2025, 19 Uhr vor Ort in der taz Kantine oder live im Stream 📺👇 🐾 Mit Carlo Masala, Kai Ambos und taz-Nahost-Redakteurin Lisa Schneider. taz.de/taz-Talk-ueb...

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taz Talk über Völkerrecht: Was zählt noch das Völkerrecht?

Geboren aus den Schrecken der Weltkriege, scheint das Völkerrecht heute so bedeutungslos wie nie. Wie stark ist das Völkerrecht wirklich? Und hat es noch Zukunft – auch vor dem Hintergrund der…

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

„To walk through its [The Hague] streets is to repeatedly encounter the ruins of prior attempts to establish world peace.“ Linda Kinstler in long form: well-worth a weekend read. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...

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Are we witnessing the death of international law?

The long read: A growing number of scholars and lawyers are losing faith in the current system. Others say the law is not to blame, but the states that are supposed to uphold it

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Oona Hathaway @oonahathaway.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Here, @scottjshapiro.bsky.social and I consider the collapse of the prohibition on the use of force and the likely consequences: a global arms race, wars of conquest, shrinking trade, and the end of global cooperation. We chart another potential path, but it would require courage and quick action.

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Past Present Future Podcast @ppfideas.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! In today’s episode about the power of bad ideas, David talks to historian & podcaster Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social‬ about the myth that wars are settled on the battlefield. Why are we so drawn to the idea of the decisive military showdown? Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

A rich contribution by @itamann.bsky.social on many levels: empirically, addressing Q of genocide in Gaza; theoretically, exploring the static vs possibly evolutionary nature of genocidal intent; methodologically, proposing a move to phenomenology; politically, urging forward-looking analysis.

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ECCHR - European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights @ecchr.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Join us for this ON JUSTICE-event that brings together voices from Syria, Palestine, Gambia, Myanmar and Ukraine. Together, we will listen to their experiences, discuss what connects them and ask: in uncertain times, where can we find hope for a world without impunity? www.ecchr.eu/en/event/on-...

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

While the world‘s attention has turned to Iran, what is Israel doing in Gaza? Highly recommend listening to this important Today in Focus episode by @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...

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What Israel’s new war means for Gaza – podcast

As the world’s attention moves to Iran, what are Israeli forces doing in Gaza? Emma Graham-Harrison reports

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taz @taz.de · 16/06/2025

Ein Orthopäde, der auch in deutschen Krankenhäusern tätig war, hat in Syrien Assad-Gegner:innen getötet und brutal gefoltert. Deshalb wurde er Frankfurt nun zur Höchststrafe verurteilt.

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Urteil im Folterprozess in Frankfurt: Lebenslange Haft für syrischen Arzt

Ein Orthopäde, der auch in deutschen Krankenhäusern tätig war, hat in Syrien Assad-Gegner*innen getötet und brutal gefoltert. Deshalb wurde er Frankfurt nun zur Höchststrafe verurteilt.

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Frankfurt, tomorrow 10:30h: pronouncement of judgement in criminal case against Syrian doctor Alaa M. Court will provide earphones for spectators + press wishing to access Arabic translation. Press release containing this info (German only): ordentliche-gerichtsbarkeit.hessen.de/presse/staat...

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Staatsschutzstrafverfahren gegen Alaa M.

Nach gegenwärtiger Planung wird am 16.06.2025 um 10:30 Uhr das Urteil verkündet werden.

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Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung @boell.de · 06/05/2025

🟢 Wir laden ein zu "Die Zukunft des Völkerrechts – Anker in einer bröckelnden Weltordnung?" I 📅 Mittwoch, 04. Juni 2025 I 🕕 18.00 – 20.00 Uhr I 📍 Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Schumannstr. 8, 10117 Berlin I ➡️ Alle Infos: calendar.boell.de/de/event/die...

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Die Zukunft des Völkerrechts – Anker in einer bröckelnden Weltordnung?

Die Versprechen des Völkerrechts und das, was es in der Realität leisten kann, werden derzeit heftig diskutiert. Die Wahrung der Menschenrechte, Friedenssicherung und der Schutz von Zivilist*innen gehören...

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Mark Kersten @markkersten.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

"The tribunal, supported by about 35 countries, is expected to be established within the framework of the Council of Europe and could only prosecute Vladimir Putin once he has left office." Europe approves creation crime of aggression tribunal: lemonde.fr/en/internati... #Ukraine

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Europe approves creation of tribunal to judge 'crimes of aggression' committed by Russia in Ukraine

The tribunal, supported by about 35 countries, is expected to be established within the framework of the Council of Europe and could only prosecute Vladimir Putin once he has left office.

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Philip Grant @philipgrant40.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

U.S. trial of Michael Correa, alleged #Gambian ex-“Jungler”, opens today in Denver. He is the 1st non-citizen prosecuted under 🇺🇸 law for #torture abroad. Correa faces 6 counts tied to abuses at the NIA following a 2006 coup attempt. He risks 140 years in prison. www.justiceinfo.net/en/144033-fo...

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

How the chairs of various Bundestag committees greeted experts testifying in public hearings on matters of international criminal law (last 10 years): "Herzlich willkommen (…) meine Herren Sachverständige." "Meine Herren, schön, dass Sie alle da sind." "Sehr geehrte Dame, sehr geehrte Herren"

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Highly recommend this piece by @diekjobst.bsky.social for its important contextualisation of Merz‘ invitation that goes beyond the q of (il)legality and beyond Germany; because sometimes, well-meaning advice „to beware“ does benefit from some fleshing out. Right, Caesar?

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Mark Kersten @markkersten.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Duterte's arrest in Manila pursuant to an #ICC warrant was possible bc of the collapse of the political alliance btwn Marcos & Duterte's daughter Sara. There'd been signs pointing to this outcome for months. Once more, domestic politics create opportunities for ICC prosecutions.

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Grażyna Baranowska @grabaranowska.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Global news is bleak, but discussing ways to reverse autocratization can give hope! This Friday (07.03) at 18:30. Stellar panel on Poland: Laura Jäckel, @annawojcik.bsky.social, @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social @jmorijn.bsky.social, judge Zabludowska Modreated Joe Finnerty @academycologne.bsky.social

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

An underreported consequence of the US foreign aid freeze: Historical insights into crimes committed in #Syria, prosecuted - amongst others - in #Germany, are at risk of being lost, because civil society organisations like SJAC that document the trials have their #US funding suspended.

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

„A country famous for its automobile engines is now most notable for its brakes”

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Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Polish PM Donald Tusk, speaking before his flight to London for the European Ukraine summit: “500 million Europeans are asking 300 million Americans to defend them against 140 million Russians. [...] Europe today lacks the belief that we are truly a global force.”

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The attempted mugging of a visiting president was about the world war that Musk, Trump, and Vance have chosen. If we attend to what Vance and Trump said yesterday, we can work our way to the unreason of American policy, and to the chaos that will follow. snyder.substack.com/p/the-war-tr...

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The War Trump Chooses

That wasn't Trump against Zelens'kyi. It was Americans against reason

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Very interesting. Reading this also in light of recent news about al-Sharaa's pledge to establish a transitional justice body. Will we soon be asking questions (though different ones, because context matters) re: division of international justice labour with regards to Syria?

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Alicja Polakiewicz @alicja-plkwcz.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Possible that rather than "bad news from Washington" it will be pressure from within that will change defence stance? 72% of Linke voters state they are very concerned about being "defencelessly exposed" to Trump & Putin. What do you think @rikefranke.bsky.social? www.tagesschau.de/wahl/archiv/...

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