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In Memoriam: Michiel de Rooij (1962 -2024)
16 February 2024It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Michiel de Rooij. Michiel, born on 1 September 1962, passed away unexpectedly last week. He leaves behind his wife, Nadine, and two children. Michiel joined the Asser I...
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[Shelter City] Call for applications for a visiting research fellowship at the Asser Institute for human rights defenders
15 February 2024Justice & Peace Netherlands has launched a new call for applications for at-risk human rights defenders to participate in the Netherlands Shelter City starting in June or September 2024. The deadline for applications is 28 February 2024 at 23:59 CET (Centr...
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[Interview] Jonathan Kwik: "I am bridging the gap between the technical and the legal domains"
14 February 2024 By Sara Urso & Annika MäkinenResearcher Jonathan Kwik specialises in the laws regulating conduct of hostilities and artificial intelligence (AI). Today, 14 February, he will defend his PhD dissertation entitled: ‘Lawfully using autonomous weapon technologies: A theoretical and operational...
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[Registrations open] International law summer programme by War Crimes Research Office and the Asser Institute
12 February 2024The Asser Institute and the War Crimes Research Office of American University’s Washington College of Law are pleased to announce that registrations are open for the 18th Annual Summer Law Programme on International Criminal Law and International Legal & C...
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[New podcast] Asser Institute launches JurisDictions: International law podcast
8 February 2024How is it that a movie about a children’s toy can raise tensions over territorial sovereignty? And why is it that certain international disputes draw more global attention than others? The Asser Institute launched JurisDictions, a monthly educational podcast t...