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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · 6d

New #ASILInsight by Thomas Burri on the ICJ's Advisory Opinion on #climatechange

Read/download at asil.org/insights/volume/29/issue/13.

American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · 26d

Join ASIL’s Latin America Interest Group on Oct 10th (9–10:30am EDT) for a timely webinar on democratic backsliding in Latin America. Panelists will discuss challenges and how civil society can defend institutions & human rights.

🔗 Register: www.asil.org/event-list

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · 28d

Join the ASIL's International Economic Law Interest Group for a conversation with leading trade law scholars on how to approach teaching in today’s shifting legal and political climate.

🗓 October 6, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 p.m. EDT | 📍 Zoom

🔗 Register: www.asil.org/event-list

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Aug 18

Have you registered for #ASILAbroad Singapore yet? Full program is online at asil.org/asilabroad. Locals can register for CPD until the 29th of August!

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jul 29

Don't miss "Charting the Course: A dialogue with the Expert Group on the Future Development of the PCA" at #ASILAbroad 2025 in #Singapore!

This panel features distinguished members of the Expert Group on the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Visit asil.org/abroad to learn more and register.

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is the final reminder to submit your session idea for the 120th ASIL Annual Meeting by 5pm ET on JULY 28. The parameters and submission form are available at asil.org/am

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jul 2

The ASIL Abroad 2025 program is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.

🔍 Program details (with more to come):
👉 asil.org/abroad

Join us in Singapore this September.

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jul 2

New #ASILInsight today by @rianderrig.bsky.social & Kahlil Hassanali on "Understanding Executive Order 14285: On the Possibility of Authorizing Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction."

Read/download at asil.org/insights/volume/29/issue/9.

#seabedmining
#intlaw

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 26

We’re honored to welcome Ambassador Rena Lee, UN BBNJ negotiation leader and Singapore’s ICJ candidate (2027-2036), as a keynote speaker at ASIL Abroad 2025, Sept 3–4 in Singapore.

Don’t miss hearing one of international law’s most respected voices.

🔗 www.asil.org/2025-asil-ab...

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 18

We’re thrilled to announce Ambassador Tommy Koh as a keynote speaker at ASIL Abroad 2025 in Singapore (Sept 3–4). A leading voice in international law and diplomacy, Ambassador Koh brings decades of insight to this global gathering.

🔗 asil.org/2025-asil-ab...

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 16

The 2026 Annual Meeting Call for Ideas is now open at asil.org/am

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 13

Join us for an expert roundtable: Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine - The Promise of Justice and Premise of Lasting Peace

Co-Sponsored by the International Bar Association

📆 Thursday, June 26
⏰ 10:00 –11:00 a.m. ET
📍In-Person or Online

Register at asil.org/events

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 12

Join ASIL for a timely discussion on the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and its implications for international water law.

📆Wednesday, July 2, 2025
⏰ 10:00 –11:00 a.m. EDT/ 3:00-4:00 p.m. GMT
📍Online via Zoom

Register for free: lnkd.in/eY6vm6AH

American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 11

ASIL Abroad returns —this time in Singapore!

Join us Sept 3–4 as we explore “Traditions and Transitions in Int’l Law”—what still works, what must change, and who’s shaping the future of the global legal order. Panels, keynotes, and community await.

Learn more & register here: asil.org/abroad

American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 5

Call for Submissions! The ASIL Dispute Resolution Interest Group is now accepting entries for the 2026 DRIG Prize, recognizing outstanding scholarship in international dispute resolution

Deadline: October 31, 2025
Submit to: [email protected]

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 4

Go to asil.org/mym now to register for the 2025 Midyear Meeting! This year, we're thrilled to be hosted by Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Jones Day, and Cleveland State University College of Law. We look forward to seeing you there.

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · Jun 4

Meet the 2025 ASIL Abroad Co-Chairs: Celine Lange, Natalie Morris-Sharma & Jarrod Wong. We're thrilled to have their leadership and expertise as we head to Singapore to address key issues in international law. #ASILAbroad

🔗 Join us in Singapore: www.asil.org/2025-asil-ab...

American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · May 29

Join ASIL's Cultural Heritage and the Arts Interest Group on June 17 for a webinar entitled, "The 1970 UNESCO and 1995 UNIDROIT Conventions on Stolen or Illegally Transferred Cultural Property – Introduction to the New Oxford Commentary." Register for free now at asil.org/events

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · May 29

We're excited to announce that ASIL Abroad is heading to Singapore this fall! To register and discover more about this event's program, visit ASIL.org/abroad. #ASILAbroad #IntLaw

American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · May 27

A reminder that the deadline to submit an abstract for consideration for our Midyear Meeting is close of business THIS FRIDAY, May 30. Visit asil.org/mym to submit now!

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · May 23

🚨 New content alert! Many thanks to @marcr-caidp.bsky.social for this informative and interesting piece!

ASIL members access at asil.org/ilm or visit cambridge.org/core/journals/international-legal-materials/firstview.

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · May 16

Check out these experts' views of important #intlaw developments, curated for you! Many thanks to Arthur Traldi, Rudina Jasini, and Ozlem Ulgen for lending their expertise to this issue!

ASIL members go to asil.org/ilm to view free, or visit www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · May 13

Join us next Tuesday, May 20, for this webinar, "Taking Stock of Initiatives for Inclusive and Meaningful Participation of Women in International Law" organized by the ASIL Signature Topic on Advancing Gender Justice. Register now at asil.org/events

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American Society of International Law @asilorg.bsky.social · May 12

Join ASIL GAIG & ILA Singapore Branch for a webinar on turning COP29 climate finance pledges into action. Explore multilateral efforts, private sector partnerships, and tools like tech transfer to support climate goals in developing countries.

Free registration: www.asil.org/events

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