The Auxiliary Chamber

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.