Asser Institute
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The Asser Institute is a Hague-based research institute on #InternationalLaw & #EULaw. Research, events, education & legal perspectives on current affairs.
Are we witnessing a fundamental redefinition of Europe's global identity? This is one of the questions professor @nathalietocci.bsky.social will address during the 11th T.M.C. Asser #AnnualLecture, which will explore what Europe is becoming in trying to survive a changing world. 🔗 lnkd.in/eqjfe5kR
⚽ Worth a reread before the #FIFAWorldCup final! The most awaited event of the year is approaching - and the line between sport and #Surveillance is blurring. In this open access, @rvanark.bsky.social explores how the World Cup is at risk of becoming a "stage for repression". 🔗 lnkd.in/e-yq9SqJ
▶️ Now available online: Panel discussion on Russia's weaponisation of sexual violence against man in Ukraine, bringing to light the deliberate use of sexual violence against male detainees as a weapon of war. 🔗 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4a4... #UkraineWar #InternationalCrimes
🇪🇺 What role do general principles of law play in shaping the EU's identity on the world stage? A new open-access Special Section, co-edited by Asser Institute researcher Eva Kassoti, Andrea Ott, and Ramses A. Wessel, explores this question. 🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/eJKru3KX #EULaw
⚽ Are you interested in #FIFA transfer system? We are launching an online course on the FIFA transfer system, delivered by sports law and football law expert @antoineduval.bsky.social. If you want to know the (legal) ins and outs of the mercato, this course is for you. 🔗 tiny.cc/FIFA_bluesky
🔭 When did a courthouse become a tourist destination? That is exactly the question behind Legal Sightseeing, the research platform founded by Renske Vos and Sofia Stolk. Marking the 10th anniversary, this informal & interdisciplinary festival offers a wide range of activities. 🔗 lnkd.in/e9QSP9wz
♻️ Transition away from fossil fuels is not an act of collective sacrifice detached from law, but a legal, scientific & justice imperative. This policy briefs aims to guide the phase-out process, ensuring that the #SantaMartaConference reaches its goals. 🔗 lnkd.in/eXqSs9T9 #GreenTransition
🇪🇺 Does the EU owe human rights obligations to people outside its borders? In a new open access article, Asser Institute researcher Eva Kassoti argues that existing scholarship has been missing a crucial piece of the puzzle: jurisdiction. 🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/e3zzZfpN #EULaw
📢 Keynote speaker confirmed! We are honoured to welcome UN Special Rapporteur, Professor Ben Saul as the keynote speaker for our advanced summer programme on Terrorism, counter-terrorism & the rule of law. 🔗Join us: bit.ly/47pgavl @icct.bsky.social #HumanRights
🤖 Can an algorithm be trusted with a war crimes investigation? Asser Institute researcher Marta Bo joined @asymmetricalh.bsky.social podcast, highlighting how human oversight and verification removal from the equation are a major cause for concern. 🔗 lnkd.in/e-ibpHs4 #AI #ICC #ProjectHarmony
🏛️ Think ancient Rome was only about gladiators, conquests and emperors? Most handbooks on the history of international law skip over #RomanAntiquity, often labelling the period as "primitive". Join us and explore the complex reality of international law & diplomacy of the time. 🔗 lnkd.in/eCPwysHM
Energy transition is a necessity - but how do we make sure that it is fair? The Asser Institute joined an event in preparation for the upcoming #TAFF. Asser researcher @stephtriefus.bsky.social highlighted the impact of investor-state dispute settlement. 🔗 lnkd.in/daUeEUpu #COP31
What is the current situation in global extremism and terrorism? In this new interview, UN Special Rapporteur Professor Ben Saul highlights how, even though terrorism worldwide has declined in recent years, the response to it is not necessarily proportionate. 🔗 lnkd.in/eQCd3Gbs #CounterTerrorism
The first TAFF international conference took place in April 2026. It is time to turn the outcomes into action. Now, organisations & advocates are convening to assess what TAFF actually produced & what it means for ongoing policy processes, including #COP31. 🔗 lnkd.in/ejnarkay #GreenTransition
🔄 Terrorism is constantly evolving, but so is counter-terrorism. And strong security measures are increasingly tempting. 👇See what Asser Institute's researcher Niki Siampakou said. Join us for the Terrorism, counter-terrorism & the rule of law advanced summer programme. 🔗 bit.ly/47pgavl
🧬 Can a gene test decide who counts as a woman in sport? A new IOC Policy requires female athletes to take a genetic test to compete in the women's category at the Olympics. Antoine Duval is doubtful about the compatibility of this policy with international & European law. 🔗 lnkd.in/eA-GK4aH
The confirmed speakers for the Advanced summer programme on Terrorism, #CounterTerrorism & the rule of law are here! In collaboration with the @icct.bsky.social, we are bringing together some of the most prominent academics and practitioners in the field. 🔗 bit.ly/47pgavl #Radicalisation
🎓 In March 2026, Asser Institute & Amsterdam Law School researchers Klaudia Klonowska & Taylor Woodcock, successfully defended their #PhD theses on AI in military operations. 🔗 Find out more about their work: lnkd.in/efHiZ9tE #MilitaryAI
🏀 Are you considering joining the summer school in Global law & governance of international sports? The week-long programme will walk you through real cases & their real-life impact. 👇See what Baukje Sjoerdsma, recent graduate & sports' law enthusiast, had to say. 🔗 bit.ly/3PN7Yiz
Still deciding whether the Terrorism, counter-terrorism & the rule of law programme is right for you? Hear from a past participant. Anees Ahmed shared: “Visiting the institutions that exist in The Hague, such as the OPCW, & meeting people from the ICC and EUROJUST was priceless“. 🔗 bit.ly/47pgavl
⛷️Take a look at the confirmed speakers for our summer school in July! #SportsLaw professionals will bring their expertise to Asser Institute’s Global law & governance of international sports training. Join us to hear how they approach their work & what skills matter. 🔗 lnkd.in/ebxJ8Y3N
🏃➡️ This summer our training on the global law and governance of international sports come to #TheHague. After an intense day of lectures and workshops, you’ll have the chance to enjoy this vibrant city, where young people from all over the world gather. 🔗 lnkd.in/e7QVk9yK #SportsLaw
⚖️ Is #RuleOfLaw a constraint on #CounterTerrorism, or could it also be one of its greatest strengths? We are hosting a week-long training w/ @icct.bsky.social to explore current legal challenges, including digital surveillance & the rights of detainees. 🔗 lnkd.in/eSyi3eSm #Radicalisation #RoL
💬 "Law, not war." was the lifelong mission of the youngest prosecutor at Nuremberg and a titan of #InternationalJustice. Join us for a special lecture launching the book Nuremberg’s Citizen Prosecutor and dive into the incredible life of the late Benjamin Ferencz. ➡️ lnkd.in/ev-arA7W