The Auxiliary Chamber: Recent Episodes
Bram Burger
A bi-monthly International Law Podcast with your host Bram Burger, covering current events within the field of international law and providing an educational platform for specific topics and cases. Join us for two different types of podcasts, Inter Alia a casual conversation about international law & De facto, a formal interview/expose with experts in the field.
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present a new episode with Laura Meyer, Stakeholder Coordination Officer at IOC-UNESCO. At the halfway point of the Ocean Decade, together we look at the first half of the Ocean Decade, and discuss the implementation of the Ocean Decade across the globe. We further discuss new Ocean Agreements like the BBNJ Agreement and investigate how the Ocean Decade is able to support States to bridge science and policy in the future of Ocean Governance! Laura Meyer is the Stakeholder Coordination Officer for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development at the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. A passionate sailor, Laura combines her personal connection to the ocean with academic expertise. She holds a law degree from the University of Hamburg and an LL.M. in Public International Law from Utrecht University, specialising in the Law of the Sea and International Environmental Law.You can find the podcast episode and other episodes with Bram Burger on all podcast platforms!
The Auxiliary Chamber is honored to present its first episode of 2026 with Dr. Henry Kha diving into Children in the Digital Age: the challenges of international children’s law. In response to the implementation of new Australian legislation around banning under-16s from prominent social media websites, we are taking a dive into international children’s law. We look at the laws and impacts media age and digital technologies on children. Dr. Henry Kha is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of New South Wales, and established author on International Children’s Rights Law and all aspects of family law from both a legal historical and contemporary perspective.
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present the third and final episode of its mini-series with the brilliant Shreya Shankar on her Leiden master's thesis exploring: why do non-state armed groups comply with international law - An identity based approach. In this episode, we are going to be assembling all we talked about, and present Understanding Conflicts, The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka and look at the positionality of a PhD researcher.In the three-episode series we will have dived into how and why rebel groups around the world comply with international law and human rights law, not only from a legal perspective, but also by exploring the impacts of psychology and language on law. Today, we are finishing this journey by applying the Case Study of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka. Further, looking at how international law could improve and the positionality of being an academic Shreya Shankar is a Tamil woman of colour, a migrant, whose journey weaves together academia, activism, and the corporate world. She has been working on a PhD that explores how identity shapes compliance with international law, and she has spent years tracing the ways stories influence justice and accountability. Her work has taken her from grassroots communities and indigenous voices to global research and teaching. Alongside this, she is building a career in the corporate sector, where she focuses on compliance and risk management with the same rigor and ethical lens. She brings to her work a deep commitment to equity, compassion, and the recognition of overlooked narratives. Her story is one of bridging worlds that often seem far apart, showing how identity and expertise can come together in transformative ways. She hopes to continue to carve spaces where human stories and institutional frameworks meet, challenging both to grow.
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present the second episode of its mini-series with the brilliant Shreya Shankar on her Leiden master's thesis exploring: why do non-state armed groups comply with international law - An identity based approach. In this episode, we are going to be putting the human back into international law and exploring: The Importance of Identity and Language on the Compliance of Non-State Armed Groups.Following up from the first episode where we start to explore Shreya’s Leiden University thesis, with her unique methodology combining international law, psychology and linguistics, today we are focussing on how the concept of compliance, language, and identity. We explore how these concepts fit under psychology and intepraitonal law, its theories, and how they have been applied to non-state armed groups in the Donbas and Hezbollah. Shreya Shankar is a Tamil woman of colour, a migrant, whose journey weaves together academia, activism, and the corporate world. She has been working on a PhD that explores how identity shapes compliance with international law, and she has spent years tracing the ways stories influence justice and accountability. Her work has taken her from grassroots communities and indigenous voices to global research and teaching. Alongside this, she is building a career in the corporate sector, where she focuses on compliance and risk management with the same rigor and ethical lens. She brings to her work a deep commitment to equity, compassion, and the recognition of overlooked narratives. Her story is one of bridging worlds that often seem far apart, showing how identity and expertise can come together in transformative ways. She hopes to continue to carve spaces where human stories and institutional frameworks meet, challenging both to grow.
The Auxiliary Chamber, is thrilled to present the first episode in a new mini series with Shreya Shankar, exploring why do Non-State Armed Groups Comply with International Law? - An identity based approachIn this first episode of a three-part series, we will be exploring Shreya’s unique methodology combining international law, psychology and linguistics, and largely answering questions such as: How does psychology impact the way we interpret the law? What are the legal and psychological frameworks that set out different non-state actors and compliance? How does language play a role in the definitions of non-state armed groups, and how does this impact compliance? Shreya Shankar is a Tamil woman of colour, a migrant, whose journey weaves together academia, activism, and the corporate world. She has been working on a PhD that explores how identity shapes compliance with international law, and she has spent years tracing the ways stories influence justice and accountability. Her work has taken her from grassroots communities and indigenous voices to global research and teaching. Alongside this, she is building a career in the corporate sector, where she focuses on compliance and risk management with the same rigor and ethical lens. She brings to her work a deep commitment to equity, compassion, and the recognition of overlooked narratives. Her story is one of bridging worlds that often seem far apart, showing how identity and expertise can come together in transformative ways. She hopes to continue to carve spaces where human stories and institutional frameworks meet, challenging both to grow.
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present part two of its mini-series on United Nations Peacekeepers with Suraj Pratim Saikia. Today, we are talking about: 'Keeping the Peace, What is the role of UN Peacekeepers in the 21st Century?'In today’s brilliant episode, we discuss notably how peacekeeping has evolved over time, the modern mission and applications, how effective peacekeepers are, and explore the UN financial liquidity crisis and its impact on future and current peacekeeping missions. Suraj is an Indian qualified lawyer with an Advanced LL.M. in Public International Law from Leiden University. Specialising in Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding, International Organisations and Armed Conflict, his past work experiences include working with India’s National Security University, alongside various Ministries of the Government of India, the International Law Commission, and most recently with the United Nations’ Department of Peace Operations in New York. Keeping with his love for international organisations, he is also an Assistant Editor with the International Organisations Law Review Journal, published by Brill.
🎙️New Episode: The Misconduct and Accountability of United Nations Peacekeepers🎙️The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present part 1 of its new mini-series with Suraj Pratim Saikia on the Misconduct and Accountability of United Nations Peacekeepers. In today’s brilliant new episode we discuss; the history and legal foundations of UN peacekeepers; Suraj’s Leiden University thesis topic on Navigating Peacekeeping Limits: Accountability of the United Nations and Troop-Contributing Countries for Misconduct in Chapter VII Mandated Mission; limits of accountability under both national and international law; and finally tackling legal issues and barriers for victims seeking justice. Suraj is an Indian qualified lawyer with an Advanced LL.M. in Public International Law from Leiden University. Specialising in Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding, International Organisations and Armed Conflict, his past work experiences include working with India’s National Security University, alongside various Ministries of the Government of India, the International Law Commission, and most recently with the United Nations’ Department of Peace Operations in New York. Keeping with his love for international organisations, he is also an Assistant Editor with the International Organisations Law Review Journal, published by Brill.
Welcome back everyone to the Auxiliary Chamber with your host Bram Burger and today I am honoured to present episode 39, with the inspiring and retiring Leiden University Professor Dr. Niels Blokker. In today's episode titled: Institutions, Negotiations, and the Classroom: A Life in International Law with Dr Niels Blokker, we are starting with a retrospective on the most important and favourite movements of his career spanning over four decades at Leiden University and the Dutch ministry of foreign affairs. We discuss how times at the university, ministry and within international law have changed and his decades-long process of writing the famous International Institutional Law textbook after taking over the project from Professor Dr. Schemers. Finally, we end the episode with a discussion on the importance of working in practice within international law and the future of multilateralism in these uncertain times. As a brief background to Dr. Blokker’s illustrious career, Dr. Niels Blokker was an Emeritus Professor of International Institutional Law at Leiden University’s Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, holding the Schermers Chair since 2003. Alongside his career at Leiden, he formerly worked as Deputy Legal Adviser at the Dutch Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and is widely known for his work on International organisational Law and authored multiple versions of the "International Institutional Law" textbook (whose 7th edition, has come out this year 2025). Dr. Blokker was also a pivotal professor in Leiden University's Public International Law regular and advanced LLM.
Welcome back everyone to the Auxiliary Chamber, I am thrilled to present episode 38, with the brilliant Anh, discussing: What is Quantum doing in International Law and at the United Nations?Today, we are going to be discussing the role of Quantum Technologies within the UN and International law. Specifically, in this episode, we explore Quantum Technologies, the role of United Nations International Years, the launch in Paris, innovative technologies in international law, and finally a discussion on power politics and access and ring-fencing issues around technology in international law. Anh is a PhD researcher in the Law and Governance of Quantum Technologies research group at the University of Amsterdam Law School. Her PhD looks at legal dynamics in quantum technology innovation value chains. The project delves into the role of law in the ring-fencing of material resources, the politics of knowledge production, and value extraction from techno-scientific research.Her most recent publications are:- Anh Nguyen, “Short-Circuiting Technological Sovereignty? Assessing the Governance of Semiconductor Supply Chain (Chokepoints) Through the Lens of Emerging Multilateral Export Control Regimes” (2025) European Yearbook of International Economic Law - Anh Nguyen, “Export Controls as Technological Ringfencing – Legal Dynamics in EU Governance over Critical and Emerging Technologies Supply Chains” in Narin Idriz, Eva Kassoti, Joris Larik (eds), The Legal Implications of the EU’s Geopolitical Awakening (CLEER Papers 2025/1, TMC Asser Institute) - Anh Nguyen, “Export Controls as Innovation Marketing? Sociotechnical Imaginaries in the Ringfencing of Quantum Technologies” (2025) 7 (1) Law, Technology and Humans (forthcoming)
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present the last episode of 2024 and another entry in the Rising PhD Researchers series, a long-awaited update! In this episode, the podcast is honored to welcome Julia Galera Oliva and Anh Nguyen onto the podcast again to discuss their experience since we last spoke a year ago on their International Law and Legal Governance of Quantum Technologies PhD journeys. Together we dive into their current PhD research, the wider academic legal community, main deliverables and early findings, the role of AI and general tips they wish they had known at the start of their journey! Anh is a PhD researcher in the Law and Governance of Quantum Technologies research group at the University of Amsterdam Law School. Her PhD looks at legal dynamics in quantum technology innovation value chains. The project delves into the role of law in the ring-fencing of material resources, the politics of knowledge production, and value extraction from techno-scientific research.Julia is a second-year Ph.D. researcher at the European University Institute in Florence, specializing in the intersection of international legal history and theory. Her research delves into the concept of friendship as a foundational element of international law. Drawing on philosophical and legal theories, she investigates the historical evolution of the discourse of friendship, charting its transformation from a presumption of natural human sociability to a potential positive legal obligation in the international order.Finally, the book recommendations are: The Black Prince (Iris Murdoch), Hyperion (Dan Simmons), and The Annual Banquet of the Gravediggers' Guild (Mathias Énard).
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present this brilliant new episode with Dr. Cecily Rose on: ‘Tackling the Overflowing Caseload at the International Court of Justice, can the Court match its expectations’?In this episode, we explore the problems facing the International Court of Justice as it increasingly, receives more cases and advisory opinions, responds to critical provisional measures orders, and the expectations for the Court only rise. Dr. Cecily Rose discusses with us the process by which a Case is assessed by the court, the timelines, different mechanisms, procedures, and touches on the role of the parties themselves in creating decade-long cases. Finally, we discuss some potential solutions for the Court to shorten cases and more efficiently deal with its increasing caseload. Dr. Cecily Rose is engaged in research, teaching, and consultancy work in the field of public international law and international dispute settlement. She currently teaches courses at Leiden Law School and holds a Ph.D. and an LL.M. in public international law from the University of Cambridge, a J.D. from Columbia Law School, and a B.A. (English) from Yale University. Prior to joining Leiden Law School, Dr. Cecily Rose worked as an associate legal officer at the International Court of Justice and as an associate legal officer at the Special Court for Sierra Leone in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and in private practice.
🎙️Prosecuting Environmental Harm at the International Criminal Court🎙️The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present this new brilliant episode with Omar Kausar on: ‘Promoting Ecojustice at the International Criminal Court - It doesn’t take armed conflict to harm the environment’. In this episode, Omar Kausar shares with us his Public International Law thesis from Leiden University, diving into prosecuting environmental harm under the Rome Statute, the importance of non-international armed conflict, and the possibilities of Ecocide. Omar Kausar holds an LLM in Public International Law from Leiden University. His research focuses on International Criminal Law, Humanitarian Law, and Human Rights Law. His LLM thesis was nominated for the Jan Brouwer thesis prize in the Netherlands.
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to present this new episode: ‘An International Law Perspective on Harry Potter, No one is above the law, not even wizards!’ In this episode, the brilliant Dr. Frauke Heidemann shares with us her new 2024 book ‘Applying International Law to the World of Harry Potter’ as published by Springer Law. As we apply international law to the world of Harry Potter, we dive into the Wizarding States, different conflicts, and participants, and look at questions such as are the members of Dumbledore's army are child soldiers, and can the ICC hold Lord Voldemort accountable? Dr. Frauke Heidemann holds a PhD in international law and publishes law books and novels. Her research focuses on the intersection of technological trends, privatization of warfare, and international law. I highly recommend everyone to read her amazing book, as found here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57571-6
The Auxiliary Chamber is honored to present the second episode of its new mini-series, ‘The Application of Digitally Derived Evidence in Law’! Today we are diving into: ‘Unlocking Digital Evidence in Domestic Law - Taking the Leiden Guidelines Forward’ with the brilliant Dr. Emma Irving and Sabrina Rewald.In today’s episode, we dive into defining Digitally Derived Evidence in Domestic Law, the Fénix Foundation, Artificial intelligence in Law, the creation of a new NGO, and some of the initial barriers to the new project.Sabrina Rewald, JD LLM, and Dr. Emma Irving are both international legal consultants and Co-founders of the Fénix Foundation, which is a Netherlands-based non-profit with a mission to leverage advancements in Artificial Intelligence to support accountability for atrocity crimes. By embracing the potential of AI to accelerate legal research, assist legal analysis, and disseminate legal information, we aim to show that AI can play a positive role in the global fight against impunity (https://www.fenix.foundation/).I would highly encourage everyone to also listen to the first part of this mini-series where we discussed: Unlocking Digital Evidence in International Law through the Leiden Guidelines. The Leiden Guidelines on DDE were developed at the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law of Leiden University by Dr. Emma Irving and Dr. Robert Heinsch. The Guidelines can be found here: (https://leiden-guidelines.netlify.app/)
The Auxiliary Chamber is honored to present the first episode in its new mini-series on: ‘The Application of Digitally Derived Evidence in Law’! Today we are diving into: ‘Unlocking Digital Evidence in International Law through the Leiden Guidelines’ with the brilliant Dr. Emma Irving and Sabrina Rewald.In today’s episode, we dive into defining what is Digitally Derived Evidence (DDE), why it is important, the origins of the DDE project, the Leiden Guidelines, and applying the Guidelines internationally. The Leiden Guidelines on DDE were developed at the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law of Leiden University by Dr. Emma Irving and Dr. Robert Heinsch. The Guidelines can be found here: (https://leiden-guidelines.netlify.app/)Sabrina Rewald, JD LLM, and Dr. Emma Irving are both international legal consultants and Co-founders of the Fénix Foundation, which is a Netherlands-based non-profit with a mission to leverage advancements in Artificial Intelligence to support accountability for atrocity crimes. By embracing the potential of AI to accelerate legal research, assist legal analysis, and disseminate legal information, we aim to show that AI can play a positive role in the global fight against impunity (https://www.fenix.foundation/).In the next episode of the Podcast, we will continue this mini-series by presenting: Unlocking Digital Evidence in Domestic Law - Taking the Leiden Guidelines Forward.
The podcast is honored to present episode 31 with the Brilliant Ada! Together in this episode, we discuss her LLM thesis from Leiden University, where she will present for us: ‘A Critique of the Current Discourse on the Right of Peoples to (External) Self-Determination under International Law.’Not to give too much away, but we will be diving into the idea concepts of Self-Determination and Peoples under International law, the academic discourse, and International law’s ‘tendency to crisis and violence’!
The Auxiliary Chamber is honored to present the second part of the mini-series with Dr. Jason Rudall on his new book: ‘Responsibility for Environmental Damage’, published by Edward Elgar Publishing this April, in its Principles of International Environmental Law series. Part 2 of the series and Episode 30 of the Podcast dives into Dr. Rudall’s new book and explores the concepts of responsibility for Environmental Damage, climate change, litigation, and advisory opinions! The book ‘offers a comprehensive analysis of responsibility for environmental damage under international law’ and can be found here: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/responsibility-for-environmental-damage-9781803920702.htmlDr. Jason Rudall is currently an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies of Leiden University! He has published two other books: Altruism in International Law (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and Compensation for Environmental Damage under International Law (Routledge, 2020).
The Auxiliary Chamber is honored to present the first part of the mini-series with Dr. Jason Rudall on his new book: ‘Responsibility for Environmental Damage’, published by Edward Elgar Publishing this April, in its Principles of International Environmental Law series.Part 1 of the series and Episode 29 of the Podcast dives into Dr. Rudall’s new book and explores the art and experiences of writing and publishing a new book! The new book ‘offers a comprehensive analysis of responsibility for environmental damage under international law’ and can be found here: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/responsibility-for-environmental-damage-9781803920702.htmlDr. Jason Rudall is currently an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies of Leiden University! He has published two other books: Altruism in International Law (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and Compensation for Environmental Damage under International Law (Routledge, 2020).
This week Part 2 of the Mini Series on the ‘International Law in Europe’s forgotten conflict, the Armenia and Azerbaijan situation’ will be released!It’s an honor to discuss with Dr. Gurgen Petrossian, LL.M. Senior Officer for International Criminal Law at the International Nuremberg Principles Academy, as we explore together: The European Court of Human Rights Cases and the International Criminal Court in the Armenia and Azerbaijan crisis, and delve further into the prioritization and financing of International Law.
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to share the first episode of a new mini-series with Dr. Gurgen Petrossian, Senior Officer for International Criminal Law at the International Nuremberg Principles Academy. The series is on ‘International Law in Europe’s forgotten conflict, the Armenia and Azerbaijan situation’, and Episode 27 dives into 'The Historical Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh and the Parallel International Court of Justice Cases Between Armenia and Azerbaijan’. Together we will discuss first the Historical background and context of the Nagorno-Karabakh region and conflict, before discussing the Parallel International Court of Justice cases between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled and honored to announce Episode 26, “Rising PhD Researchers: Diving into the How, What, and Why of Applying and Starting a Legal PhD”!In this episode, the Auxiliary Chamber and Bram Burger are joined by the brilliant Julia Galera Oliva and Anh Nguyen, who after graduating from Leiden University's Public International Law LLM this summer, have started their PhD journeys at the European University Institute respectively, and the University of Amsterdam. Together, we will delve into their origin story of getting into academia, and present a short overview of each research project. Then, we dive deeper into the PhD experience, looking at; the proposal and application process, the role of a PhD researcher, and what the end goal is of a PhD. Finally, they both highlight the positives of public international law and the legal academic community, as well as rounding off our discussion by highlighting certain issues within international law and some book recommendations!Bio of the guests:Julia is a Ph.D. researcher at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, whose primary focus is on Spanish imperialism in Latin America and its interplay with private entities, inquiring into the relationships between the state, private organizations, and individuals from a historical perspective. Anh is a Ph.D. researcher in the Law and Governance of Quantum Technologies research group within the Institute for Information Law at the University of Amsterdam. Her work delves into how legal dynamics arising from the tension between innovation, geopolitical/geoeconomic competition, and responsible technological development shape, govern and construct emerging quantum technology (global) value chains.Book Recommendations: The Underground Empire: Where Crime and Governments Embrace (by James Mills) To the Uttermost Parts of the Earth: Legal Imagination and International Power 1300–1870 (by Martti Koskenniemi) Imperialism, Sovereignty and the Making of International Law (by Antony Anghie) The Alchemy of Race and Rights: Diary of a Law Professor (by Patricia J. Williams).* Hellfire Nation: The Politics of Sin in American History Paperback (by James A. Morone).
Episode 25 is now live on all podcast platforms, the third installment in the series discussing The Truth, Reconciliation, and National Unity Commission in the Seychelles (TRNUC)!
As the Commission's final report has been published and provided to the Seychelles government, it is a perfect time to revisit the TRNUC and discuss its main findings, the Commission's recommendations, possible victim reparations, and the last impact. It's an honor to present this episode with Vice Chair Michael Green, who has seen the dictatorships evolution from being an Elected Member of the Governing Council of Seychelles in 1969, to now working on the TRNUC.
The podcast is honored to present episode 24 and the second part of the Maritime Boundary series, focussing on the interdisciplinary nature of Geoscience and International law. Global director for Law of the Sea at Fugro Robert van de Poll and Chair in International Law Centre for Energy, Petroleum & Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) - the University of Dundee and CMS Partner, Dr. Pieter Bekker. We will discuss Maritime Boundary disputes, specifically how and why do states and the International Court of Justice struggle in plotting maritime boundaries. Further touching on the case law of the international court of justice and the new maritime boundary case between Lebanon and Israel.The views expressed in this Podcast are solely those of the participants and not of their employers
The Auxiliary Chamber is thrilled to announce a new upcoming interdisciplinary mini-series focussing on Maritime Boundaries, the intersection between the Law of the Sea and GeoScience. This first part with Robert van de Poll and Dr. Pieter Bekker discusses the interdisciplinary approach to Maritime Boundaries between International law and GeoScience. Focussing on the interdisciplinary work between scientists and lawyers, the current state of maritime boundaries, and the interests of all parties. The views expressed in this Podcast are solely those of the participants and not of their employers.
Listen to the 2nd episode with the amazing Chairperson Gabrielle McIntyre. It was an absolute honor to discuss and dive into the extraordinary experiences leading The Truth, Reconciliation, and National Unity Commission in the Seychelles.Having discussed the legal complexities, today we spend more time looking at the personal aspects and challenges faced by the Commission. I cannot recommend highly enough for everyone to listen to this incredible story!
Part 1 of the new short series with Gabrielle McIntyre is now live! It is a great honor to discuss and learn more about the incredible story that is The TRNUC. Together we dive into the history of the Seychelles, the Commission’s creation and mandate, how to provide unity and reconciliation, the legal complexities, and lastly we discuss the controversial topic of providing amnesty. As the Commission's final report is almost published, there is never a better time than to dive into the incredibly hard work, time, and legal reasoning that went into the Commission.
In Episode 20, with climate change front and center at COP27, we are going to dive with international legal Experts Maud Sarliève, into the current state of climate litigation, the first Russian climate limitation case, and the implications of climate litigation within European courts!
Maud Sarliève Op-Ed on The Russian Climate case: https://www.justiceinfo.net/en/108576-cop-27-russian-activists-dare-take-kremlin-court.html
It is an honor to present today's episode of the Podcast, offering a perspective from within the US Navy on International Law and the Law of the Sea with Commander and Professor Mike Layne. The Episode is out on all podcast platforms!
In episode 18 and Part 2 of the series with International Lawyers Florentine Vos and Gunjan Sharma from Volterra Fietta, we discuss practicing International Law at the International Court of Justice (The DRC v. Uganda case), the differences with the academic International law discipline, and favourite cases/horror stories!
Part 1 of the series with Florentine Vos and Gunjan Sharma from Volterra Fietta.
From one extreme to the next, we discuss resource extraction and mining down in the deep seabed, governed by UNCLOS and the International Seabed Authority, too, potential resource extraction in outer space governed by Public International Law. With the demand for resources only increasing and the stakes for nations rising, both Gunjan and Florentine stand at the forefront with Volterra Fietta of expertise, cases, and international dispute settlement!
Listen to their expertise, experiences, and thoughts in this new episode!
The podcast is thrilled to present the first episode of a new mini-series! Stepping outside of the academic law books, branching out into how different fields and disciplines use International law.
In Episode 16, we discuss with Ambassador Jeroen Verheul in Ghana, the major differences he experienced between the study and practical usage of international law. After this, we look at how embassies and by extension an ambassador is impacted and influences the creation of, International law, finishing with his thoughts on the current critical point in the struggle between power politics and International law?
A discussion with Dr. Vivek Bhatt, Untangling International Law’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine! Looking at; applicable frameworks, discourse surrounding legal responses, and finally, the roles of the media, politicians, and the history of IL.
In this episode, it is an honor to discuss with Dr. Barrie Sander, who not only explains the academic content of his new book but also the very personal human side of his PhD and publishing journey within International Law.
In this special edition of the podcast, Akshaj Garg interviews me on my Arctic International Environmental Law research, Looking at possibilities and challenges of International Environmental Law and climate change within the Arctic Council as the region's legal regime
This week's episode is focused on a critically understudied aspect of both IHL and IHRL: People with Disabilities in Armed Conflict, The Forgotten Victims. This topic is presented with the brilliant Benedetta Galeazzi as she discusses her research. We dive into the current theories and models that underpin disability studies, the application of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law, and finish by applying the legal regime to a case study!
Episode 11 is a discussion with Dr. Ebad Rouhi from the Kurdistan Center For International Law, we discuss the reasons behind the creation, impacts, and context of the Draft Statute for the Special Court for ISIS Crimes in Kurdistan.
Disclaimer: We discuss serious international crimes.
In this second part of the Ecocide Series, Noa and I discuss Ecocide with Dutch International Lawyer Fadjar Schouten-Korwa. Together we discuss Ecocide from a different bottom-up perspective, Indigenous populations, the West Papau case study, and the Congress of Nations and States.
In this first part of the Ecocide Series, Bram and Noa start to discuss Ecocide, its drafting history, and the crime of Aggression before hosting a discussion with Professor Kevin Jon Heller. Together we delve into the Independent Expert Panel’s new Ecocide Definition on Ecocide and look at whether or not the Criminal Law of the ICC, is the best path for Ecocide.
A discussion with International defense attorney Peter Robinson, delving into the Psychology of being a defense lawyer within international criminal law and two cases of alleged wrongful convictions at the ICTR. Going deeper into how the appeals mechanisms function and what truly happens after a conviction is overturned.
In Episode 8 it was an honor to discuss with Cris van Eijk and his passion for space law in: “A Beginners Guide to Space Law and Orbital Debris”. We talk Space Law 101, the 3 myths of space governance, and the dangers of orbital debris!
Breaking the 4th wall, we have provided some links and resources to further conceptualise our discussion on space debris: Satellite Map: https://maps.esri.com/rc/sat2/index.html Real-Time Model of Near-Misses in Low Earth Orbit: http://astriacss03.tacc.utexas.edu/ui/min.html
The views expressed in this episode reflect the personal capacity of all involved; therefore they do not reflect the views of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals or the United Nations in general
Episode 7 focuses on “The crime, research, and perpetrators of Genocide” with Genocide expert Dr. Kjell Anderson! We look through his research and perspective as a Jurist and Social Scientist studying Genocide and Perpetrators of Mass Atrocities!
Episode 6 of the Auxiliary Chamber is with Camilla van Thiel, graduating third year at LUC and together we discuss her thesis and offer an updated outlook on: “Myanmar & Rohingya Accountability Efforts in 2021”. Delving into three main reconciliation and justice efforts, International Courts, Universal Jurisdiction & Domestic Measures, before applying these in the new 2021 context. We must not forget about the Rohingya.
Disclaimer: We are discussing a very sensitive topic from our position as students having studied the subject, aiming to spread awareness for an issue we are passionate about. We are by no means experts but want to encourage academic debate and discussion.
This week's guest is Cihan Parlar, Managing Director at FIRST PRIVACY BV. Together we discuss how the Pandemic has influenced our understanding of data protection and privacy. We look at the case studies of university exam proctor programs & vaccine passports!
A discussion with Samuel Jardine, a Historian, and Research analyst currently with London Politica. We will be discussing the 1959 Antarctic Treaty and the Antarctic governance, looking at the British historical drafting process and how this impacted the articles of the eventual treaty!
In the second episode of Inter Alia International Law, I discuss with Oscar Feen International Law and Social Media Accountability within the Misinformation of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We look at how individual Social Media companies are held liable and how the international human rights regime could potentially apply to social media companies.
Inter Alia Episode 1: A discussion between host Bram Burger and the first guest, Akshaj Garg about the interplay between International Law and Power Politics. We look at how the political theory impacts the reality of International Law and visa versa in the Syrian Civil war and the South China Sea!
Welcome to the Auxiliary Chamber, this is the first episode and could be seen as a trailer! Here I discuss who I am as host, my background, the podcast structure and future outlook