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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 4d

📚📖📖New Forthcoming Short Essay in the #CPUS section of @ajil.bsky.social now on #SSRN.

“Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries”.

Download via link⬇️
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Amsterdam Center for International Law @acil-uva.bsky.social · 13d

Today at 17:15cet. Join us online.

A discussion about the new book from @johannalorenzo.bsky.social on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral banks. W/ @celinetan.bsky.social, @akinkugbe.bsky.social & @ingovenzke.bsky.social
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International Financial Institutions and Sustainable Development - ACIL

Join us for the launch of Dr Johanna Lorenzo’s new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks. With commentary from Professor Celine Tan (Universi...

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 21d

Hey Ntina, nothing specific comes to mind now but will do well to share if I come across one sooner. But, there is an #AJIlL CPUS issue coming in October that looks at the EOs and its implications from Asian, EU, Africa etc perspectives. Not sure it is what you want but thought to flag.

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Ntina Tzouvala @ntinatzouvala.bsky.social · 23d

Hello international trade law people! Has anyone written from an IL perspective (so not the IEEPA stuff) on the trade 'deals' of the US? Especially about the legalisation/delegalisation of trade and investment governance? @monapaulsen.bsky.social @harlangcohen.bsky.social @akinkugbe.bsky.social

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Amsterdam Law School @uvalawschool.bsky.social · 21d

Join us for a discussion of @johannalorenzo.bsky.social new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks.
W/@celinetan.bsky.social, @akinkugbe.bsky.social & @ingovenzke.bsky.social on 25 September. https://bit.ly/4nD6cfH @acil-uva.bsky.social

International Financial Institutions and Sustainable Development - ACIL

Join us for the launch of Dr Johanna Lorenzo’s new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks. With commentary from Professor Celine Tan (University of Warwick Law School) and Dr Olabisi D. Akinkugbe (Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law). Professor Ingo Venzke (UvA) will moderate the discussion.

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AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · Sep 5

AJIL Volume 119, Issue 3 is now available online! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Amsterdam Center for International Law @acil-uva.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for a discussion of @johannalorenzo.bsky.social new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks.
W/ @celinetan.bsky.social, @akinkugbe.bsky.social & @ingovenzke.bsky.social
25 September, 17:15cet
acil.uva.nl/content/even...

International Financial Institutions and Sustainable Development - ACIL

Join us for the launch of Dr Johanna Lorenzo’s new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks. With commentary from Professor Celine Tan (University of Warwick Law School) and Dr Olabisi D. Akinkugbe (Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law). Professor Ingo Venzke (UvA) will moderate the discussion.

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Harlan G. Cohen @harlangcohen.bsky.social · May 27

My latest on U.S. Outbound Investment Rule: the break in USG’s approach to econ security & business, the broader weaponization of the global economy it reflects, international law’s ill-fit for geoeconomic competition, & reimagined rules to manage+minimize conflicts: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Outbound Investment Restrictions and International Law's Challenge

<p>The Outbound Investment Rule, restricting U.S. investment in certain Chinese advanced technology sectors, has largely been portrayed as an incremental measur

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · May 25

It was worth at the time at UM6P - Faculté de Gouvernance, Sciences Economiques et Sociales, UM6P - Uni Mohammed VI Polytechnic, in Rabat,🇲🇦

My thanks to Sa Benjamin Traore again for the invitation. Jonathan Kabre,all involved with the landing of the conference, merci beacoup!

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · May 25

📸On May 20 & 21, I joined colleagues in Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦 to assess the first years of the implementation of the #AfCFTA.

I offered the #Keynote speech at the conf. & also participated in a High Level panel that reflected on Morocco’s efforts in implementing the AfCFTA../1
@afronomicslaw.bsky.social

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · May 17

Looking forward to being & delivering the #keynote in Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦 for the conference on “First Years of Functioning of the AfCFTA: Challenges & Prospects” organized by Sâ Benjamin Traoré & his team.

Check out the program ⬇️.

Thank you for the invitation.

www.afronomicslaw.org/category/new...

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Peter Ungphakorn @coppetainpu.bsky.social · May 8

Lots of speculation about what @noiweala.bsky.social meant when she called for “repositioning” of @wto.org. Would it be a specific type of “reform”? Or just PR-speak?

This on her statement to WTO ambassadors doesn’t shed any light.

It does map out three phases of work.

www.wto.org/english/news...

DG Okonjo-Iweala: Broad agreement on WTO reform as “central priority” for MC14

There is a “broad agreement” among WTO members that repositioning and reform of the organization must be a central priority for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) due to take place in March 2026, ...

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Borderlex @borderlex.net · May 7

Our editor @ianadreyer.bsky.social will moderate the next @sielnet.bsky.social conversation on the “The Second Tariff War and the International Trade Regime” in about 40 minutes!

Still time to join!

Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · Apr 26

📢 Join us for the next @sielnet.bsky.social Conversation:

“The Second Tariff War and the International Trade Regime”

🗓 7 May 2025

🎙 Speakers:
- James T. Gathii
- Simon Schropp
- Anna Jerzewska
- Joel Trachtman

Moderator:
- Iana Dreyer

🔗 Register here: sielnet.org/siel-convers...

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · Apr 26

📢 Join us for the next @sielnet.bsky.social Conversation:

“The Second Tariff War and the International Trade Regime”

🗓 7 May 2025

🎙 Speakers:
- James T. Gathii
- Simon Schropp
- Anna Jerzewska
- Joel Trachtman

Moderator:
- Iana Dreyer

🔗 Register here: sielnet.org/siel-convers...

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · Apr 25

🎥Earlier today, (April 24), I joined Channels Television’s Business Morning segment for a short discussion of the ramifications & possible opportunities of the US tariffs for African States & other emerging economies, especially in the context of the #AfCFTA.

youtu.be/Ki3e95JEgMA?...

Emerging Economies Find Opportunities Outside Us & China

YouTube video by Channels Television

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · Apr 25

ID No 3️⃣ by @OriPomson reflects on Arbitral Award of 3 October 1888 - Monetary Gold Principle (Guyana v. Venezuela) #ICJ Preliminary Opinion.

The IDs section is #OpenAccess!

Get in touch with me if you are keen to write an ID.

Submissions by and from #globalsouth final court/tribunal.

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · Apr 25

ID No 2️⃣ by Diego Meiji-Lemos reflects on Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC v. Government of Canada. 🇨🇦

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · Apr 25

Check out the International Decisions Section of @ajil.bsky.social which in this #April Issue features 3️⃣ IDs

1️⃣ by Marco Longobardo reflects on the Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel 🇮🇱 in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Including Jerusalem. #ICJ #AO

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Apr 21

Celebrating with James Gathii, Rabiat Akande, @godwindzah.bsky.social @matiangai.bsky.social and Tendayi Achiume was truly a joy and inspiration. I will be remiss not to acknowledge Obiora Okafor and @akinkugbe.bsky.social you for building and holding community.

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CYIL - ACDI @cyilacdi.bsky.social · Apr 21

On April 11, the Canadian Yearbook of International Law convened a webinar, under the leadership of Olabisi Akinkugbe, to discuss the International Economic System in a Flux. The webinar benefited from the expert knowledge of John Boscariol, Gabrielle Marceau, Lorand Bartels, and Kathleen Claussen.

International Economic System in a Flux: In Search of a Way Forward

Webinar on April 11, 2025

www.cambridge.org

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CYIL - ACDI @cyilacdi.bsky.social · Apr 21

Le 11 avril, l'Annuaire canadien de droit international a organisé un webinaire sous la direction d'Olabisi D. Akinkugbe pour discuter du système économique international en mutation. Ce webinaire a bénéficié de l'expertise de John Boscariol, Gabrielle Marceau, Lorand Bartels et Kathleen Claussen.

International Economic System in a Flux: In Search of a Way Forward

Webinar on April 11, 2025

www.cambridge.org

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The Syllabus @the-syllabus.bsky.social · Apr 15

Global finance commodifies nature while absolving the Global North of its climate responsibility. Our hidden gem of the week rebukes the neocolonial extraction behind carbon markets.

By James T. Gathii at @afronomicslaw.bsky.social

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Afronomicslaw @afronomicslaw.bsky.social · Apr 14

Webinar Invitation:

34th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture Series

"The Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black Dignity"

Date: April 19, 2025

Zoom Registration ⬇️

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34th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture Series - The Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black Dignity

April 14, 202534th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture SeriesThe Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black DignityZoom Link Registration hereDate: 19th April 2...

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Monica Hakimi @monicahakimi.bsky.social · Apr 7

Check out our new @ajil.bsky.social series to showcase members of our incredible board—starting with @akinkugbe.bsky.social.

AJIL and AJIL Unbound @ajil.bsky.social · Apr 3

In this new video series, AJIL Spotlight, we highlight AJIL Board members and their personal journey to joining the Board. Watch Int'l Decisions Section Editor @akinkugbe.bsky.social discuss how he joined the Board and the importance of mentorship: youtu.be/rCTi1RJc9wk

AJIL Board of Editors Spotlight: Olabisi D. Akinkugbe

YouTube video by Cambridge University Press

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International Law Project @ilawproject.bsky.social · Apr 5

Registration link below! 👇

Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · Apr 2

#Webinar #Invitation:

The Canadian Yearbook of International Law is pleased to invite you to join their inaugural Webinar

- Theme: "International Economic System in a State of Flux: In Search of a Way Forward"

- Date: April 11, 2025

- Time: 9-10:30am (EST)

- Zoom Reg: lnkd.in/eyYCgvn7

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