[Panel discussion] Business and human rights in times of Russia’s war against Ukraine: Rethinking corporate accountability

More than three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and it has been ten years since the annexation of Crimea. To date, Russia’s capacity to sustain the armed conflict is largely maintained through the exporting of fossil fuels and international trade. Hence, Russia’s invasion also created unprecedented scrutiny on the […]

[Colloquium] Securing (the minds) behind the quantum dream?

Quantum innovation faces major engineering hurdles in translating quantum science into quantum technologies that can scale up and commercialise. The key to unlocking quantum ambitions is the coming together of scientific expertise, engineering acumen and commercial savviness. Achieving these ambitions has sparked intense global competition for talent and expertise. Governments and institutions are responding by […]

Disarmament and non-proliferation of WMD 2025

The global non-proliferation norms regarding the use and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are under pressure. The threat posed by nuclear, chemical and biological weapons has reached levels of urgency not seen since the Cold War. Consequently, there is a growing demand for professionals with the necessary legal, technical and policy expertise to tackle the challenges […]

[Conference] Adapting private international law in an era of uncertainty

Asser Institute R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22, The Hague, Netherlands

Is private international law up to the challenge? This one-day conference will explore how private international law is adapting to a world marked by rapid change, digital disruption, and increasing legal complexity. Private international law deals with cross-border legal disputes. It answers questions like: which country’s court should hear a case? And which country’s laws […]

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