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[New blog post] Is Ukraine finally breaking its 24-year International Criminal Court commitment phobia? By Gabriela Radu

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[Policy brief] The challenges of transitional justice in Sri Lanka

A new policy brief by Asser researcher Dr. Niki Siampakou explores the case of post-war Sri Lanka, where transitional justice mechanisms have failed to address crimes committed by terrorist groups, among other actors. Upon close inspection, the reasoning lies ...

[Final call] Just Peace Open Day 2024: ‘Voices from Gaza’ exhibition programme out now

Only a few spots left – don’t miss your chance to see this exhibition and secure your free tickets now This Sunday 22 September 2024, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut, in collaboration with the HOPE Foundation, will open its doors to the public for a powerful exhib...

[UN Human Rights Council] Italy urged to increase transparency and accountability for arms exports in new report

A new stakeholder report for the United Nations Human Rights Council by the Asser Institute and Global Rights Compliance urges Italy to ensure its arms export laws comply with international standards and prevent human rights abuses. Recently, researchers from...

[Public panel] Unpacking explainability in military artificial intelligence

On 9 September 2024, the Asser Institute’s DILEMA Project is presenting at the 2nd REAIM Summit in Seoul. In a breakout session titled ‘Beyond the black box: Unpacking explainability in military AI,’ our researchers will look at explainability from legal, ethi...

[Just Peace Open Day] 'Voices from Gaza' - Art by children and young adults living in conflict

On 22 September 2024, the Asser Institute will open its doors to the public for a powerful and thought-provoking exhibition co-hosted by the HOPE Foundation, titled 'Voices from Gaza'. This captivating installation aims to bring attention to the experiences of...

[Interview] New managing director Kasper Vrolijk: “Many people I speak with are surprised to learn we accomplish so much with such a relatively small team”

The Asser Institute's new managing director, Kasper Vrolijk, speaks about his first six months at the institute. With a background in economics and a passion for global affairs, Vrolijk discusses the Asser Institute's academic excellence, its role in society, ...

Catch up on your legal summer reading with our high-quality journals

T.M.C. Asser Press makes legal research accessible to everyone with a growing number of open-access articles. From international law to business law or sports law, there's something for every legal enthusiast. Check out the list below to do some catching up ov...

[New publication] Private international law and the making of human rights

In his latest article, ‘A New History for Human Rights: Conflict of Laws as Adjacent Possibility’, published recently in the Journal of the History of International Law, Asser researcher León Castellanos-Jankiewicz highlights conflict of laws as a crucial yet ...

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Are you seeking to broaden your horizons, enhance your skills, and learn how to make a meaningful impact in the world of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation? Look no further. This September, we offer an intensive training programme designed exclusively f...