On 2 May 2022 in an event co-hosted by FUELS and KFG, Thomas Burri will speak about "The Human Decision in International Law".

KFG welcomes new fellow: Samantha Besson

The Research Group welcomes Prof. Dr. Samantha Besson as new fellow, joining the research group on 2 May 2022.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 54

Working Paper No. 54, ‘The Current Work of the International Law Commission on Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction – Comments on the Procedural Safeguards Provisionally Adopted in 2021’ by Isabel Walther has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 53

Working Paper No. 53, ‘Meta’s Oversight Board and Transnational Hybrid Adjudication – What Consequences for International Law?’ by Rishi Gulati has been published.

Job Advertisement - Student Assistant

The Research Group invites applications for a new student assistant. The closing date for applications is 18 March 2022.

Online Roundtable Discussion “The end of the international legal order? Russia’s aggression against Ukraine”

We invite you to an Online Roundtable Discussion on “The end of the international legal order? Russia’s aggression against Ukraine” on 3 March 2022 6-7:30 pm CET.

KFG welcomes new fellows: Raul Pangalangan and Geraldo Vidigal

The Research Group welcomes Prof. Dr. Raul Pangalangan and Dr. Geraldo Vidigal as new fellows, joining the research group in February 2021.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Pawel Filipek, 13 December 2021

Watch the video of the lecture "The Polish Constitutional Tribunal and European Union law on a collision course" here.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 52

Working Paper No. 52, 'Neither Dr Jekyll, nor Mr Hyde, Just a National Judge… National Courts’ Strategies of Resistance to International Law' by Apollin Koagne Zouapet has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 51

Working Paper No. 51, 'Infrastructural Developmentalism and its Many Types of Global Law – A Comparison between the UN Sustainable Development Goals and China’s Belt & Road Initiative' by Alejandro Rodiles has been published.

EXTENDED: Job Advertisement - Student Assistants

The Research Group invites applications for new student assistants. The closing date for applications is 14.01.2022.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Dr. Pawel Filipek

On 13 December 2021, the Research Group will host a Thomas Franck Lecture by Dr. Pawel Filipek on “The Polish Constitutional Tribunal and European Union law on a collision course”.

KFG welcomes new fellow: Alina Miron

Prof. Dr. Alina Miron has joined the Research Group as a new fellow today.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Cathryn Costello, 28 October 2021

Watch the video of the lecture "The 1951 Refugee Convention at 70: Whither the Convention in the Global Refugee Regime?" here.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Cathryn Costello

On 28 October 2021, the Research Group will host a Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Cathryn Costello on “The 1951 Refugee Convention at 70: Whither the Convention in the Global Refugee Regime?”.

Call for Applications: Fellowship

The Berlin Potsdam Research Group “The International Rule of Law - Rise or Decline?" invites applications for a Fellowship starting on 1 January 2022 or at a later mutually agreed date.

KFG welcomes new fellow: Hallvard Sandven

New fellow Dr. Hallvard Sandven joins the KFG.

KFG welcomes new fellows

New fellows Dr. Sophie Duroy and Dr. Rishi Gulati join the KFG.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 50

Working Paper No. 50, 'Cities and Local Governments: International Development from Below?' by Helmut Aust and Alejandro Rodiles has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 49

Working Paper No. 49, 'The Jurisprudence of the Rules-Based Order: Germany's Indo-Pacific Guidelines and the South China Sea Code of Conduct' by Malcolm Jorgensen has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 48

Working Paper No. 48, 'Possible Indirect Legal Effects under International Law of Non-Legally Binding Instruments' by Andreas Zimmermann and Nora Jauer has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 47

Working Paper No. 47, 'A Multilateral Track for Sustainable Development Along the Belt and Road: Aligning Country Ownership with International Rule of Law' by Johanna Aleria Lorenzo has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 46

Working Paper No. 46, 'Regional Approaches to International Law (RAIL): Rise or Decline of International Law?' by Apollin Koagne Zouapet has been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Kirsten Schmalenbach

On 01.03.2021, Prof. Dr. Kirsten Schmalenbach joins the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as a new senior fellow.

KFG welcomes new fellow: Praggya Surana

On 11.01.2021, Praggya Surana joined the Research Group as a new fellow.

ICJ Election - Prof. Georg Nolte

Prof. Georg Nolte has been elected as judge of the International Court of Justice for a 9 year term where he will start his judgeship in February 2021.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 45

Working Paper No. 45, 'Populism, the Pandemic & Prospects for International Law' by Campbell McLachlan has been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Andrea Schapper

On 01.10.2020, Dr. Andrea Schapper joins the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

KFG welcomes new fellows

New senior fellow and post-doctoral fellows have joined the Research Group.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 44

Working Paper No. 44, “Norm(ative) Change in International Relations: A Conceptual Framework“ by Antje Wiener has been published.

Online Symposium: "Systemic Integration Under Disintegrative Stress"

On 12 June 2020, Campbell McLachlan hosted an online symposium on systemic integration and systematicity in international law.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 48

Working Paper No. X, “Possible Indirect Legal Effects under International Law of Non-Legally Binding Instruments“ by Andreas Zimmermann and Nora Jauer has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 43

Working Paper No. 43, “The United States and the International Law of Global Security“ by Malcolm Jorgensen has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 42

Working Paper No. 42, “The WTO’s Crisis: Between a Rock and a Hard Place“ by Jelena Bäumler has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 41

Working Paper No. 41, “Judicial Independence at International Courts and Tribunals: Lessons Drawn From the Experiences of the International Court of Justice and the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organisation“ by Rishi Gulati has been published.

Job Advertisement: Student Assistant

The KFG "The International Rule of Law - Rise or Decline?" invites applications for a student assistant. The closing date for applications is 04.02.2020 and the application process is open from 13.01.2020.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 40

Working Paper No. 40, “Pronouncements of Expert Treaty Bodies: From ‘Black Boxes’ to ‘Key Catalysts’ in International Law?“ by Janina Barkholdt and Nina Reiners has been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Shirley Scott

On 07.01.2020, Prof. Shirley Scott joined the Kolleg-Forschergruppe as a new senior fellow.

Workshop: "General Principles of Law"

On 12 and 13 December 2019, Georg Nolte, together with ILC Special Rapporteur Marcelo Vázquez-Bermúdez, hosted a workshop on general principles of law which are currently debated in the scientific discourse and which will be debated in the future ILC work.

Job Advertisement: Student Assistant

The KFG "The International Rule of Law - Rise or Decline?" invites applications for student assistants, starting April 2020. The closing date for applications is 31.12.2019 and the application process is open from 10.12.2019.

The German Research Foundation funds the Berlin Potsdam Research Group on ‘The International Rule of Law – Rise or Decline?’ for another four years

The Research Group, which took up its work in 2015 and is supported by Freie Universität, Humboldt Universität and Universität Potsdam, examines the role of international law in a changing global order. In the second funding period, the group will focus on which type of international law we may see emerging.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 39

Working Paper No. 39, “Rise and Decline of International Rule of Law: Case of Non-State Armed Actors“ by Hyeran Jo has been published.

Public Event: Public Panel Discussion "What Type of International Law?"

The Research Group takes great pleasure in inviting you to a public panel discussion "What Type of International Law?" on 26 September 2019.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 38

Working Paper No. 38, “Resurgent Authoritarianism and the International Rule of Law“ by Wayne Sandholtz has been published.

Book Launch: "The International Rule of Law - Rise or Decline?" edited by Heike Krieger, Georg Nolte and Andreas Zimmermann

The KFG is proud to present the publishment of the book "The International Rule of Law - Rise or Decline?" edited by Heike Krieger, Georg Nolte and Andreas Zimmermann.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 37

Working Paper No. 37, “How to Identify Customary International Law? – On the Final Outcome of the Work of the International Law Commission (2018)“ by Georg Nolte has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Papers 32-36

Working Papers No. 32 – 36 by Julian Kulaga, James Devaney, Alain Pellet, Wayne Sandholtz and Konrad Neugebauer have been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Monica Hakimi

On 1 June 2019, Prof. Monica Hakimi joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Alain Pellet, 13 May 2019

Watch the video of the lecture "Values and Power Relations – The "Disillusionment" of International Law" here.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 31

Working Paper No. 31, “Securing of Resources as a Valid Reason for Using Force? – A Pre-Emptive Defence of the Prohibition on the Use of Force“ by Heike Krieger and Jonas Püschmann has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 30

Working Paper No. 30, “The Double-facing Foreign Relations Function of the Executive and Its Self-enforcing Obligation to Comply with International Law“ by Campbell McLachlan has been published.

Dr Danae Azaria gives international law lecture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile

Dr Danae Azaria, Associate Professor at UCL Laws, and Senior Fellow at the ‘KFG – The International Rule of Law’, has been invited to give a lecture on international law at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile in collaboration with the Faculty of Law of Universidad de Chile.

Her lecture is based on Dr Azaria’s latest research at the KFG-The International Rule of Law entitled ‘Codification by Interpretation: The International Law Commission as an Interpreter of International Law’.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Prof. em. Dr. Alain Pellet

On 13 May 2019, the Research Group hosted a Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor em. Alain Pellet on “Values and Power Relations – The “Disillusionment” of International Law”.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Martti Koskenniemi, 11 February 2019

Watch the video of the lecture "International Lawyers and the Backlash against Global Rule" here.

LALIVE Lecture by KFG fellow Campbell McLachlan

On 02 May 2019, KFG senior fellow Campbell McLachlan will deliver the LALIVE Lecture at the Graduate Institute in Geneva. Based on his KFG Working Paper No. 28, the lecture is entitled “The Assault on International Adjudication and the Limits of Withdrawal”.

KFG welcomes new senior fellows: Liliana Obregón and Wayne Sandholtz

On 1 May 2019, Prof. Dr. Liliana Obregón and Prof. Dr. Wayne Sandholtz joined the Research Group as new senior fellows.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 29

Working Paper No. 29, “Populist Governments and International Law“ by Heike Krieger has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 28

Working Paper No. 28, “The Assault on International Adjudication and the Limits of Withdrawal“ by Campbell McLachlan has been published.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Laurence Boisson de Chazournes, 04 February 2019

Watch the video of the lecture "The Paris Climate Change instruments as a blueprint for new legal approaches?" here.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Martti Koskenniemi

On 11 February 2019, the Research Group hosted a Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Martti Koskenniemi on “International Lawyers and the Backlash against Global Rule”.

KFG at Exposition in Potsdam

Until August 2019, the KFG is part of the open-air exhibition SCIENCE IN THE CENTER presenting selected research projects from across the region.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 27

Working Paper No. 27, “A Metamorphosis of International Law? Value changes in the international legal order from the perspectives of legal and political science“ by Heike Krieger and Andrea Liese has been published.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Laurence Boisson de Chazournes

On 4 February 2019, the Research Group hosted a Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Laurence Boisson de Chazournes on “The Paris Climate Change instruments as a blueprint for new legal approaches?”.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 26

Working Paper No. 26, “International Women’s Rights: Progress Under Attack?“ by Conny Roggeband has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 25

Working Paper No. 25, “Entrenching International Values Through Positive Law: The (Limited) Effect of Peremptory Norms“ by Erika de Wet has been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Liliana Obregón

On 1 January 2019, Prof. Dr. Liliana Obregón joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

Latest contribution by KFG fellow Malcolm Jorgensen

‘International Law Cannot Save the Rules-Based Order’

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 24

Working Paper No. 24, “Matters of Interpretation: How to Conceptualize and Evaluate Change of Norms and Values in the International Legal Order“ by Thomas Kleinlein has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 23

Working Paper No. 23, “The Peace and Security Council of the African Union: Rise or Decline of Collective Security in Africa?“ by Balingene Kahombo has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 22

Working Paper No. 22, “Authority in International Law“ by Sir Franklin Berman has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 21

Working Paper No. 21, “Equilibrium & Fragmentation in the International Rule of Law: The Rising Chinese Geolegal Order“ by Malcolm Jorgensen has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 20

Working Paper No. 20, “International Law and National Perspective in a Time of Globalization: The Persistence of a National Identity in Italian Scholarship of International Law“ by Paolo Palchetti has been published.

Parlamentarischer Abend "Völkerrecht in Gefahr?"

Parlamentarischer Abend „Völkerrecht in Gefahr? Die internationale Verantwortung Deutschlands im Gegenwind autoritärer und populistischer Tendenzen“ mit Heike Krieger 20. November 2018, Deutsche Parlamentarische Gesellschaft

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 19

Working Paper No. 19, “Challenging the Paris Peace Treaties, State Sovereignty, and Western-Dominated International Law – The Multifaceted Genesis of the Jus Cogens Doctrine“ by Felix Lange has been published.

Public Lecture by Professor Mikael Rask Madsen (University of Copenhagen)

Public Lecture by Professor Mikael Rask Madsen on “The European Court of Human Rights: From Boom to Backlash", 23 October 2018, Freie Universität Berlin

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 18

Working Paper No. 18, “Fake News and International Law“ by Björnstjern Baade has been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellows: Andrew Hurrell and Keun-Gwan Lee

On 1 September 2018, Prof. Andrew Hurrell and Prof. Dr. Keun-Gwan Lee joined the Research Group as new senior fellows.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Campbell McLachlan

On 1 August 2018, Prof. Dr. Campbell McLachlan joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Sir Franklin Berman, 25 June 2018

Watch the video of the lecture "Authority in International Law" here.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 17

Working Paper No. 17, “The Functions of Law and Their Challenges: The Differentiated Functionality of International Law“ by Dana Burchardt has been published.

Latest contribution by KFG fellow Balingene Kahombo

‘Bemba’s acquittal by the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court: Why is it so controversial?’

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Sir Franklin Berman

On 25 June 2018, the Research Group hosted a Thomas Franck Lecture by Sir Franklin Berman on "Authority in International Law".

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 16

Working Paper No. 16, “International Rule of Law Through International Investment Law - Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities“ by Velimir Zivkovic has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 15

Working Paper No. 15, "Sentenza 238/2014 of the Italian Constitutional Court and the International Rule of Law" by Heike Krieger and Andreas Zimmermann has been published.

Video of Panel Discussion "Recht und Sicherheit Global - Politische und völkerrechtliche Aspekte einer Mitgliedschaft Deutschlands im UN-Sicherheitsrat", 04 June 2018

Watch the video of the panel discussion "Recht und Sicherheit Global - Politische und völkerrechtliche Aspekte einer Mitgliedschaft Deutschlands im UN-Sicherheitsrat" here.

Public Event: "Human Rights in Crisis - Challenged human rights protection as sign of a transformation of international law?"

The discussion will take place on Saturday, 9 June 2018, from 7.30 pm to 9 pm Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, room 2014 A (east wing, 1st floor).

KFG Working Paper Series No. 13

Working Paper No. 13, "Certiorari Through the Backdoor? - The Judgment by the European Court of Human Rights in Burmych and Others v. Ukraine in Perspective" by Geir Ulfstein and Andreas Zimmermann has been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Andrew Hurrell

On 15 May 2018, Prof. Andrew Hurrell joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 12

Working Paper No. 12, "Bringing States to Justice for Crimes against Humanity – The Compromissory Clause in the ILC Draft Convention on Crimes against Humanity" by Andreas Zimmermann and Felix Boos has been published.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Terje Einarsen, 23 April 2018

Watch the video of the lecture "Decline of International Refugee Law?" here.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Terje Einarsen

On 23 April 2018, the Research Group hosted a Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Terje Einarsen, University of Bergen, on the topic “Decline of International Refugee Law?”.

Latest contribution by KFG member Andreas Zimmermann

‘A Victory for the International Rule of Law? Or: All's Well that Ends Well?: The 2017 ASP Decision to Amend the Kampala Amendment on the Crime of Aggression’

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Jeffrey Dunoff

On 1 April 2018, Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Dunoff joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

Interview of KFG Member Heike Krieger

"Nationalismus und die Vereinten Nationen"

Latest contribution by KFG member Andreas Zimmermann

"Times Are Changing – and What About the International Rule of Law Then?"

Latest contribution by KFG fellow Christian Tams

"Decline and crisis: a plea for better metaphors and criteria"

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 11

Working Paper No. 11, "Berlin - New York: A few observations on Germany in the United Nations" by Harald Braun has been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Paolo Palchetti

On 1 March 2018, Prof. Dr. Paolo Palchetti joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

Latest contribution by former KFG fellow Jeffrey Dunoff

"Experimenting with International Law"

Latest contribution by KFG member Andreas Zimmermann

"Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers Starts Infringement Proceedings in Mammadov v. Azerbaijan: A Victory for the International Rule of Law?"

Latest contribution by former KFG fellow Vera Rusinova

"Can International Law Be More International?"

KFG welcomes new senior fellows: Pierre d'Argent and Oliver Diggelmann

On 01 February 2018, Prof. Dr. Pierre d'Argent and Prof. Dr. Oliver Diggelmann joined the Research Group as new senior fellows.

Latest Contribution of KFG PhD candidate Julien Berger:

‘Das Dilemma der Intra-EU Investor-Staat Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit’

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Christian J. Tams

On 01 January 2018, Prof. Dr. Christian J. Tams joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Andrea Bianchi, 4 December 2017

Watch the video of the lecture "The Unbearable Lightness of International Law" here.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Angelika Nußberger, 30 November 2017

Watch the video of the lecture "From high hopes to disillusionment? Human rights protection in Europe in an ever more hostile environment." here.

Post on Voelkerrechtsblog.org about the KFG Workshop “Decline or Transformation? Norm Change and Values in International Law”

“Can we detect paradigmatic shifts when we see them?”, Simon Blätgen’s observations from the KFG Workshop “Decline or Transformation? Norm Change and Values in International Law”, have been published on Voelkerrechtsblog.org.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Andrea Bianchi

On 4 December 2017, the Research Group hosted a Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Andrea Bianchi, Graduate Institute Geneva, on the topic “The Unbearable Lightness of International Law”.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Angelika Nußberger

On 30 November 2017, the Research Group hosted a Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Angelika Nußberger on the topic “From high hopes to disillusionment? Human rights protection in Europe in an ever more hostile environment.”

KFG Workshop: “Decline or Transformation? Norm Change and Values in International Law”

On 24 and 25 November 2017, Heike Krieger and Andrea Liese hosted the KFG's first workshop. Convening renowned scholars of international law and international relations, the group discussed from an interdisciplinary perspective how international norms and their underlying values are changing.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Bardo Fassbender

On 13 November 2017, the Research Group hosted a Thomas Franck Lecture by Professor Bardo Fassbender, University of St. Gallen, on the topic “The International Rule of Law and the United Nations Charter - Original Design and Present Challenges.”

Latest Contribution of KFG Fellow Malcolm Jorgensen:

‘China’s Rising Geolegal Sphere’

KFG welcomes new senior fellows: Diane A. Desierto, Vera Rusinova and Geir Ulfstein

On 1 September 2017, Prof. Dr. Diane A. Desierto, Prof. Dr. Vera Rusinova and Prof. Dr. Geir Ulfstein joined the Research Group as new senior fellows.

KFG welcomes new practitioners-in-residence: Sir Franklin Berman, Harald Braun, Aniruddha Rajput

On 1 September 2017, Sir Franklin Berman, Prof. Dr. Harald Braun and Dr. Aniruddha Rajput joined the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as practitioners-in-residence.

KFG welcomes new fellows: Yuwen Fan, Malcolm Jorgensen, Balingene Kahombo and Velimir Zivkovic

On 1 September 2017, Dr. Yuwen Fan, Dr. Malcolm Jorgensen, Balingene Kahombo and Velimir Zivkovic joined the Research Group as new fellows.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Campbell McLachlan, 21 June 2017

Watch the video of the lecture on "Acts of State and the Principle of Legality in International Affairs - The law’s response to withdrawal from international adjudication" here.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 10

Working Paper No. 10, "Protection of Foreign Investment in India and International Rule of Law: Rise or Decline?" by Aniruddha Rajput has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 9

Working Paper No. 9, "The Rule of Law in the 2030 Agenda Law: Rise or Decline?" by Noora Arajärvi has been published.

Public event: "International Law in an Era of Populism" - Indiana University Joint Speaker Series

"International Law in an Era of Populism", 4 July 2017, 6.30 pm to 8 pm, Indiana University Europe Gateway, Gneisenaustr. 27, 10961 Berlin

Presentation of Book "Humanizing the Laws of War" in Geneva

On 29 June 2017, the book Humanizing the Laws of War - The Red Cross and the Development of International Humanitarian Law edited among others by Prof. Dr. Andreas Zimmermann was presented in the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva.

Public Event: Panel Discussion “International Law in Crisis – On the Challenges Caused by Terrorism and Populism”

24 June 2017 at 6 pm, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, room 2093 (west wing, 2nd floor)

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Campbell McLachlan

"Acts of State and the Principle of Legality in International Affairs: The law’s response to withdrawal from international adjudication", 21 June 2017, 18:15, Bebelplatz 1, room E34

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Jeffrey Dunoff

On 10 June 2017, Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Dunoff joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

Latest contributions of KFG fellow Lavanya Rajamani:

'Reflections on the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Agreement'

'Paris climate deal: Trump is on wrong side of history, science, politics and planet'

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Lavanya Rajamani

On 1 June 2017, Prof. Dr. Lavanya Rajamani joined the Research Group as a new senior fellow.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 8

Working Paper No. 8, "Between Systematization and Expertise for Foreign Policy: The Practice-Oriented Approach in Germany’s International Legal Scholarship (1920–1980)" by Felix Lange has been published.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 7

Working Paper No. 7, "The International Law Commission and Community Interests" by Georg Nolte has been published.

Latest contribution of KFG fellow Jean d’Aspremont and KFG doctoral researcher Alicia Köppen:

'Global Reform vs Regional Emancipation - The Principles on International Investment for Sustainable Development in Africa'

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Jean d'Aspremont, 6th February 2017

Watch the video of the lecture on "International Law as a Belief System" here.

Latest contribution of former KFG fellow Jutta Brunnée:

'Whither the rule of law?'

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Tiyanjana Maluwa

On 1 February 2017, Prof. Dr Tiyanjana Maluwa joined the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as a new senior fellow.

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Andrew Hurrell, 15th December 2016

Watch the video of the lecture on "The End of the Global Rule of Law?" here.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Jean d’Aspremont

"International Law as a Belief System", 6 February 2017, 18:00 c.t., Unter den Linden 9, lecture hall 213

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 6

Working Paper No. 6, "The Requisite Rigour in the Identification of Customary International Law: A Look at the Reports of the Special Rapporteur of the International Law Commission" by Noora Arajärvi has been published.

Latest thoughts of KFG member Heike Krieger

“Trumping International Law? Implications of the 2016 US presidential election for the international legal order”

KFG welcomes new practitioner-in-residence: Aniruddha Rajput

On 1 January 2017, Dr. Aniruddha Rajput joined the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as a practitioner-in-residence.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 5

Working Paper No. 5, "Rights and Obligations of Third Parties in Armed Conflicts" by Heike Krieger has been published.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Andrew Hurrell

"The End of the Global Rule of Law?", 15 December 2016, 18:00 c.t., Unter den Linden 9, lecture hall 213

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Robert McCorquodale

"Defining the International Rule of Law: Providing Reality to a National Legal Idea", 12 December 2016, 18:00 c.t., Unter den Linden 9, lecture hall 213

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Pierre-Marie Dupuy, 17th October 2016

Watch the video of the lecture on "Are we facing a 'Disenchantment' (Entzauberung) of the International Legal Order?" here.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 1

Working Paper No. 1, "The International Rule of Law - Rise or Decline? - Points of Departure" by Heike Krieger & Georg Nolte has been published.

Public Event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Pierre-Marie Dupuy

"Are we facing a 'Disenchantment' (Entzauberung) of the International Legal Order?", 17 October 2016, 18:00 c.t., Unter den Linden 9, lecture hall 213

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Maurice Kamto

On 15 September 2016, Prof. Maurice Kamto joined the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as a new senior fellow.

KFG welcomes new senior fellows: Andrew Hurrell and Jean D'Aspremont

On 1 September 2016, Prof. Andrew Hurrell and Prof. Jean D'Aspremont joined the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as new senior fellows.

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 4

Working Paper No. 4, "Colonial Injustices and the Law of State Responsibility: The CARICOM Claim for Reparations" by Andreas Buser has been published.

Latest work of former KFG fellow Sienho Yee:

"Article 38 of the ICJ Statute and Applicable Law: Selected Issues in Recent Cases" in the Journal of International Dispute Settlement in English and French

Video of Thomas Franck Lecture by Jutta Brunnée, 15th June 2016

Watch the video of the lecture on "The Global Climate Regime 1992-2016: Shifting Norms, Changing Structures and Moving Targets" here

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 3

Working Paper No. 3, "Abrüstungsverträge in der UNO: Chancen und Erwartungen" by Angela Kane has been published.

Public Event: KFG at the ICON-S-Conference 2016 on "Borders, Otherness and Public Law"

Panel on "The International Rule of Law - Rise or Decline?", 18 June 2016, 17:00, Bebelplatz 2, room E 34

Public event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Jutta Brunnée

"The Global Climate Regime 1992-2016: Shifting Norms, Changing Structures and Moving Targets", 15 June 2016, 18:00 c.t., Unter den Linden 9, lecture hall 213

Latest thoughts of KFG fellow Jutta Brunnée:

'Procedure and Substance in International Environmental Law: Confused at a Higher Level?'

Latest work of former KFG fellow Dire Tladi:

'First report on jus cogens' as Special Rapporteur of the International Law Commission

KFG Working Paper Series: Working Paper No. 2

Working Paper No. 2, "Africa within the Justice System of the International Criminal Court: the Need for a Reform" by Balingene Kahombo has been published.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Jutta Brunnée

On 1 May 2016, Prof. Jutta Brunnée joined the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as a new senior fellow.

Public event: Thomas Franck Lecture by Angela Kane

"Abrüstungsverträge in der UN: Erwartungen und Chancen", 18. April 2016, 18 Uhr c.t., Unter den Linden 9, Hörsaal 213

Public event: Inaugural Thomas Franck International Law Debate

"The International Rule of Law: Rise or Decline?", 14 April 2016, 6.15 p.m. - Senatssaal, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

KFG welcomes new senior fellows: Congyan Cai and Thilo Marauhn

In April 2016, Prof. Congyan Cai and Prof. Thilo Marauhn joined the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as new senior fellows.

KFG welcomes new senior fellow: Maurice Kamto

On 1 January 2016, Prof. Maurice Kamto joined the Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe as a new senior fellow.

Research Group starts its work

On 1 October 2015, the Research Group "The International Rule of Law - Rise or Decline?" started its work.

Headline

Teaser und "grauer Kasten"