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[New website] Launch of the ILA Study Group’s website on cities and international law
12 February 2021Cities are on the rise and play an important role in the international legal order. This interaction is the focus of the International Law Association (ILA) Study Group. The Freie Universität Berlin and the T.M.C. Asser Instituut have published the first selec...
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[Register now] Lecture on Germany’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in challenging times
3 February 2021On 24 February at 16.00-17.30 hours CET, the German ambassador to the Netherlands, H.E. Mr Dirk Brengelmann, will speak on Germany's experience during its presidency in a new edition of the Centre for the Law of EU External Relations (CLEER) presidency lecture...
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The many challenges of prosecuting sexual terrorism: the case of ISIS
28 January 2021Sexual violence in conflict has historically been overlooked with perpetrators often escaping punishment. In his latest ICCT-Perspective, Christophe Paulussen discusses the legislative and prosecutorial challenges of sexual terrorism and why the number of pros...
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[Blog] Artificial intelligence: Is the answer more law?
25 January 2021 By Taylor WoodcockArtificial intelligence (AI) intersects with everyday life in myriad ways and is increasingly integrated into human decision making processes in various domains. Whether it be in hospitals, factories or courtrooms; on our roads, smartphones or social media; or...
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[New website] Launch of the Asser Nexus on Conflict and Crime
18 January 2021The Asser Nexus on Conflict and Crime was launched recently. This website brings together information about the work of the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in the field of conflict and crime. The interconnected fields of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Internatio...