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27 Apr Symposium on Legal, Operational, and Ethical Questions on the Use of AI and Machine Learning in Armed Conflict
...human life, liberty, and dignity. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) set out its perspective on AI and machine learning in armed conflict in a June 2019 position paper, a shorter version of which appeared in the latest ICRC Report on International Humanitarian Law and the Challenges of Contemporary Armed Conflict. In this blog symposium, several experts use the ICRC’s position as a starting point for a conversation on AI and machine learning in armed conflict. Here is a running list of posts in this symposium: ICRC, Artificial...13 Apr Call for Papers: Hidden Histories of War Crimes Trials
the symposium include Mark Drumbl and Larry May. The organizers intend to publish the papers presented at the symposium as an edited book; Oxford University Press has indicated preliminary interest. If you are interested in presenting a paper at the symposium or contributing to the planned book, please send a 300-500 word abstract and a short C.V. no later than 30th May 2010 to Gerry Simpson c/o Cathy Hutton, Administrator, APCML (c.hutton@unimelb.edu.au). Doctoral students are welcome to submit abstracts. Questions about the symposium can be directed to Kevin Heller (kheller@unimelb.edu.au)...30 May VJIL Symposium: Introducing “Carving Out Policy Autonomy for Developing Countries at the World Trade Organization”
[Alvaro Santos is currently an Associate Professor of Law at the Georgetown University Law Center.] This post is part of the Virginia Journal of International Law/Opinio Juris Symposium, Volume 52, Issue 3. Other posts in this series can be found in the related posts below. I would like to thank the Virginia Journal of International Law for the invitation to participate in this online symposium and to Opinio Juris for featuring my article and hosting this discussion. In “Carving Out Policy Autonomy for Developing Countries in the World Trade Organization:...06 Mar HILJ Symposium: Natalie Lockwood Responds to William Burke-White
Natalie Lockwood holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School, 2011; and an A.B. from Princeton University, 2006. This post is part of the Harvard International Law Journal Volume 54(1) symposium. Other posts from this series can be found in the related posts below. First of all, let me begin by thanking Professor Burke-White for his careful reading and thoughtful response. I’m honored that someone whose own work I admire so much has taken the time and effort to engage with my article. I am also grateful to Opinio Juris and...
17 Apr Symposium on International Conflict and Security Law: A Research Handbook – Introduction
[Dr. Sergey Sayapin is Professor at KIMEP University´s School of Law (Almaty, Kazakhstan).] On behalf of the editors, let me thank Opinio Juris for kindly hosting this book review symposium on International Conflict and Security Law: A Research Handbook. Our sincere thanks are due to Professor Kevin Jon Heller, Ms Ameera Ismail, Ms Aphiwan Natasha King, and the entire Editorial team at Opinio Juris for their excellent support. We were lucky to assemble an outstanding team of 64 contributors representing all major legal systems of the world and literally all...
28 Apr AI and Machine Learning Symposium: Why Detention, Humanitarian Services, Maritime Systems, and Legal Advice Merit Greater Attention
[Dustin A. Lewis is the Research Director at Harvard Law School Program on International Law and Armed Conflict. This post is part of our symposium on legal, operational, and ethical questions on the use of AI and machine learning in armed conflict.] I am grateful for the invitation to contribute to this online symposium. The preservation of international legal responsibility and agency concerning the employment of artificial-intelligence techniques and methods in relation to situations of armed conflict presents an array of pressing challenges and opportunities. In this post, I will...
23 Sep Symposium Exploring the Crime of Ecocide: Climate Change Crisis in the Pacific–What Role Can International Criminal Law Play?
[Dr. Joseph D. Foukona is a Pacific Law and History Scholar, an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii Manoa.] [This symposium was convened by Shirleen Chin, founder of Green Transparency. Shirleen was inspired by attending an Expert Working Group on international criminal law and the protection of the environment at the Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law in Spring 2020. See here for the original Opinio Juris symposium which emerged from that meeting.] Pacific Island countries remain vulnerable to climate change crisis amid the global...06 Aug Call for Papers: Fifth Annual Symposium on Pop Culture and International Law
It’s that time of the year again! The editorial team at Opinio Juris is pleased to announce the call for papers for our Fifth Annual Symposium on Pop Culture and International Law. We can’t believe it’s already been five years! We welcome abstracts of up to 400 words on any topic relating to international law and popular culture (film, tv, books, video games, or more–get creative!). To be considered, please submit your pitch via email to Dr Sarah Zarmsky and Dr Alonso Gurmendi at s.zarmsky@qub.ac.uk by Friday 22 August at 17:00...