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Beyond Monuments and Objects: Intangible Cultural Heritage in Armed Conflict – Reflections from the ILA Vienna Conference – Day 3 – 1st Part

82nd Biennial International Law ConferenceVienna, Austria · 17–21 August 2026Contours of International Law: Encounters and Evolutions Beyond Monuments and Objects: Intangible Cultural Heritage in Armed Conflict – Reflections from the ILA Vienna Conference – Day 3 At the 82nd Biennial Conference of the International Law Association (ILA) in Vienna, I attended the open working session […]

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In Vienna for the 82nd ILA Biennial Conference: Encounters and Evolutions

Delighted to be in Vienna for the 82nd International Law Association Biennial Conference (17–21 August 2026) — “Contours of International Law: Encounters and Evolutions.” A wonderful start, with the main hall full and the international law community gathered from across the world. Looking forward to the conversations, encounters, and exchanges ahead. If you’re here in […]

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Steven A. Dean: Global Jim Crow and the Racial Architecture of International Tax Law – Reflections on the Inaugural Webinar – ESIL Interest Group Webinar Series · Webinar 1 · Reflection 3/5

Steven A. Dean: Global Jim Crow and the Racial Architecture of International Tax Law – Reflections on the Inaugural Webinar – ESIL Interest Group on European and International Rule of Law Webinar Series · Webinar 1 · Reflection 3/5 Steven A. Dean’s presentation examined how international tax rules and institutions distribute taxing authority between states […]

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Anthony C. Infanti: Taxation, Slavery, and the Human Toll of Colonial Governance – Reflections on the Inaugural Webinar – ESIL Interest Group on European and International Rule of Law Webinar Series · Webinar 1 · Reflection 2/5

Anthony C. Infanti: Taxation, Slavery, and the Human Toll of Colonial Governance – Reflections on the Inaugural Webinar – ESIL Interest Group on European and International Rule of Law Webinar Series · Webinar 1 · Reflection 2/5 Anthony C. Infanti’s contribution to the inaugural ESIL Interest Group webinar fundamentally challenged the assumption that tax law […]

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Taxation, Racial Capitalism, and the International Rule of Law: Reflections on the Inaugural Webinar – ESIL Interest Group on European and International Rule of Law Webinar Series · Webinar 1 · Reflection 1/5

Taxation, Racial Capitalism, and the International Rule of Law: Reflections on the Inaugural Webinar – ESIL Interest Group on European and International Rule of Law Webinar Series · Webinar 1 · Reflection 1/5 How should we understand taxation when it does far more than raise revenue? The inaugural event in the ESIL Interest Group on […]

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How Energy Law Supports Renewable Growth and Energy Security

Energy systems are changing as countries seek cleaner power, lower emissions, and a more dependable energy supply. Renewable sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy now play a larger role in electricity markets. This shift creates new opportunities, but it also brings legal, financial, and technical challenges. Energy law helps governments, businesses, and […]

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Final Reminder: Today — From Trademark Law to Public Health Governance

Final Reminder: Today — From Trademark Law to Public Health Governance Today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the ESIL Interest Group on European and International Rule of Law will convene the second event in its Webinar Series: From Trademark Law to Public Health Governance: Intellectual Property, International Treaties, and the Rule of Law in a Changing […]

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