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[Interview] The private is political: León Castellanos-Jankiewicz on human rights histories
7 October 2024In a recent interview, Asser researcher León Castellanos-Jankiewicz highlights conflict of laws as a crucial yet overlooked foundation of international human rights law. Despite its enormous growth in importance, the History of International Law has so far w...
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[Call for papers] Who are ‘humans’ in military artificial intelligence?
1 October 2024Utrecht University and the Asser Institute are calling for papers to contribute to a critical examination of the human role in military artificial intelligence. The interdisciplinary workshop, titled "Who are ‘humans’ in military AI?", will take place in Utrec...
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[International Crimes Database] New cases on terrorism, sexual violence, and cultural heritage
30 September 2024The International Crimes Database (ICD), a publicly accessible online resource maintained by the T.M.C. Asser Instituut, has recently been updated. Seven new case summaries have been added, reflecting the latest developments in international criminal justice a...
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Asser Institute seeks new academic director
24 September 2024The T.M.C. Asser Instituut is seeking a visionary academic director to lead its research and educational initiatives. As chair of the two-member executive board, the academic director will collaborate closely with the managing director to oversee the institute...
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[New blog post] Is Ukraine finally breaking its 24-year International Criminal Court commitment phobia?
20 September 2024 By Gabriela RaduIn a new blog post, Asser Institute researcher Gabriela Radu writes that after decades of delays and debates, Ukraine is finally on the brink of joining the International Criminal Court. While the ratification of the Rome Statute is a significant step, the cou...