Of Law and the World is a compilation of refreshingly honest and informal conversations between David Kennedy and Martti Koskenniemi, in which they explore their similarities and differences as leading–some would say "legendary"– critical voices in international law. The authors reflect on the study of international law, the motivations underlying their research, and the payoffs and limitations of their investigations into law's role in global affairs. They revisit and renew debates about the past and future of the many legalities that shape our world.
This workshop, in the presence of the authors, aims to carry forward the book’s conversations. It will consist of three panels composed of PhD researchers and Max Weber fellows spanning one and a half days:
Thursday, 21 March 2024
9:15-9:30 | Welcome remarks
Bruna A. Gonçalves
9:30-13:00 | Panel 1: International Law and Power
Panelists: David Kennedy, Martti Koskenniemi, Ying Sun, Aden Knaap & Julian Martini, and Lala Darchinova
Chair: Arnulf Becker Lorca
14:00-17:00 | Panel 2: Many International Legalities: Hegemony and Differentiation
Panelists: David Kennedy, Martti Koskenniemi, Michael Fitzgerald, Julia Galera Oliva, Francisco-José Quintana, Ken Yang, and Gabriele Wadlig
Chair: Martijn Hesselink
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Friday, 22 March 2024
9:30-13:00 | Panel 3: International Legal History as Critique
Panelists: David Kennedy, Martti Koskenniemi, Sjors Polm, Nour Benghellab, Nico Weber, and Justina Uriburu
Chair: Sergio Puig De La Parra
13:00-13:15 | Concluding remarks
Antoine De Spiegeleir
The Zoom link will be shared upon registration.