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International Law Behind the Headlines

American Society of International Law
United Nations
Climate Change
NATO
Ukraine
European Union
World Trade Organization
Paris Agreement
Gaza
International Court Of Justice
Gender Equality
International Humanitarian Law
United States
Deep Seabed Mining
United Nations Convention On the Law Of the Sea
Peace Treaties
European Court Of Justice
UN General Assembly
COP28
COP29
CEDAW

ASIL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational membership organization founded in 1906 and chartered by Congress in 1950. ASIL holds Special Consultative Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a constituent society of the American Council of Learned Societies. The Society is headquartered at Tillar House in Washington, DC.

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Former Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs Larry Johnson joins the podcast to explain the legal underpinnings of this year’s controversy at the UN General Assembly over visas and visa restrictions for diplomats from Palestine and Iran.

In the past year, three international courts and tribunals—the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR)—have issued advisory opinions on the ... more

In this episode with speak with Katerina Linos of UC Berkeley and Mark Pollack of Temple University about their project to interview the judges of the EU’s primary court system, and the implications for European integration, international law, and ou... more

What does the law of treaties—and jus ad bellum—say about peace treaties? We discuss these issues, the history of peace treaties, and their possible future with Greg Fox, who has written widely on peace agreements and their evolution.

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Recent Guests

Larry Johnson
Former Assistant Secretary General for Legal Affairs at the UN
Episode: Episode 58 - The US UN Headquarters Agreement and the Visa Battle over Mahmoud Abbas
Payam Akhavan
Professor of International Law, Senior Fellow and Inaugural Holder of the Chair in Human Rights at Massey College, University of Toronto
Massey College, University of Toronto
Episode: Episode 57 - International Obligations with Respect to Climate Change
Katerina Linos
Heyman Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Miller Institute for Global Challenges and the Law at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley
Episode: Episode 56 - Interviewing the Court of Justice of the EU
Mark Pollack
Freeney Professor of Political Science and Law at Temple University
Temple University
Episode: Episode 56 - Interviewing the Court of Justice of the EU
Greg Fox
Professor at Wayne State Law School and Director of the Program for International Legal Studies
Wayne State Law School
Episode: Episode 55 - Peace Treaties
Samantha Rowe
Partner at Debevoise and Plimpton in the London office
Debevoise and Plimpton
Episode: Episode 54 - Is the Trump Administration’s Deep Seabed Mining Program Violating International Law?
Amy Porges
Former Senior Counsel for Dispute Settlement at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Private Practice
Episode: Episode 53 - The WTO in the Second Trump Administration
Richard Gowan
UN Director at the International Crisis Group, expert on the workings of the UN
International Crisis Group
Episode: Episode 52 - The United Nations in the Second Trump Administration
Sean Murphy
Professor of international law at George Washington University and former president of ASIL
George Washington University
Episode: Episode 51 - Int'l Negotiations Around a Possible Convention on Crimes against Humanity

Hosts

Catherine Amirfar
Co-host offering insights into international law and its implications in contemporary issues.
Kal Raustiala
Co-host specializing in the intersection of law and international relations.

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Episode 58 - The US UN Headquarters Agreement and the Visa Battle over Mahmoud Abbas
Q: Can the General Assembly move its location if necessary?
Yes, that would be a policy choice; the US has previously seen similar movements in special circumstances, like relocating debates to Geneva.
Episode 58 - The US UN Headquarters Agreement and the Visa Battle over Mahmoud Abbas
Q: What is the headquarters district?
It is defined by the Headquarters Agreement and covers specific blocks in New York where the UN is located, with US laws applying under certain conditions.
Episode 58 - The US UN Headquarters Agreement and the Visa Battle over Mahmoud Abbas
Q: Can you explain the legal framework for the issue of visas and how it all works?
The US is bound by the Headquarters Agreement, which states the US must allow access to diplomats and other invitees unless it affects national security.
Episode 55 - Peace Treaties
Q: Could a treaty that compels Ukraine to give up recognized territory be valid?
It would likely violate the norms of territorial integrity and self-determination, raising questions about the legality of such an agreement.
Episode 55 - Peace Treaties
Q: What complexities arise when considering current conflicts for peace treaties?
The nature of the conflict, such as whether it is a standstill or involves more powerful parties, influences how a treaty might be perceived and its legal implications.

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This podcast offers a comprehensive examination of contemporary issues in international law, featuring discussions around legal matters that impact international relations. Episodes cover a range of topics, including visa regulations concerning the United Nations, climate change obligations from advisory opinions, deep seabed mining laws, and the legal intricacies of peace treaties. By inviting expert guests, the podcast brings in diverse perspectives from academia and legal practice, providing insights into the intersection of law, politics, and global challenges. Its focus on complex legal frameworks, particularly around human rights and international institutions, makes it a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the leg... more

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