Holding the Leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran Accountable for International Crimes in Syria – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Holding the Leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran Accountable for International Crimes in Syria – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Following the fall of the Assad regime, calls for accountability for international crimes committed under Assad’s rule are gaining momentum. These calls have particularly focused on the brutal crackdown on protests that began in March 2011 and escalated into one of the bloodiest non-state armed conflicts in recent history. The final statement of Syria’s national … Read more

Pitfalls and Solutions to the Annulment Procedure of PMAC Arbitral Awards – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Holding the Leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran Accountable for International Crimes in Syria – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

This article discusses the newly established Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), highlights certain issues about the judicial review of PMAC arbitral awards in annulment proceedings, and suggests three workarounds.

The PMAC was established in 2023 by the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) and it is expected to become fully operational by early 2026. Being the output of the enhanced cooperation among 17 EU Member States, the UPCA is not an EU legal instrument; it is an international treaty instead.

PMAC’s objective is the administration of patent mediations and arbitrations falling wholly or in part within the competence of the UPC, which is entrusted with the resolution of disputes on classical European patents and European patents with unitary effect.

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US Withdrawal from NATO and Its Impact on Access to Greenland – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Holding the Leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran Accountable for International Crimes in Syria – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The US has long expressed interest in acquiring Greenland. Most recently, President Trump indicated a desire to ‘get’ the island by whatever means necessary. While the motivations remain somewhat unclear, there is – despite political rhetoric – no doubt as to Danish sovereignty over the island. Refusals to rule out the use of force could … Read more

CfP Conference of Young Scholars of International Legal Studies; Asser-CSHR Online Summer Programme; Summer School on Human Rights in Theory and Practice; Summer School on EU Migration and Asylum Law and Policy – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Holding the Leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran Accountable for International Crimes in Syria – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

1. Call for Papers: Conference of Young Scholars of International Legal Studies. On 4 – 5 December 2025, the Department of Law at the University of Ferrara (Italy) will host the XXII edition of the Conference of Young Scholars of International Legal Studies, dedicated to “The Principle of Good Faith in International and European Union Law.” The organizers have issued a call for papers open to scholars of public and private international law and EU law, who are currently enrolled in a PhD program or who obtained their PhD no more than five years ago. To apply, authors must submit an abstract (no more than 600 words), in either Italian or English, along with a curriculum vitae, by 22 June 2025, to giovaniinternazionalisti2025 {at} gmail(.)com. Further information is available here.

2. Asser-CSHR Online Summer Programme 2025: International Sport and Human Rights. Since 2022, T.M.C. Asser Instituut (The Hague), in collaboration with the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, has organised a yearly summer course on sport and human rights. This 4th online edition (21 – 23 and 26 – 28 May 2025) brings together speakers from academia and practice (including sport body representatives, athletes, civil society actors) to give participants a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This year, the programme will involve a multidisciplinary discussion of the intersection of sport and human rights with contemporary topics of governance, mega-sporting events, gender, e-sports, remedy, and dispute resolution. Through a mix of interactive sessions and productive exchanges, they will discuss what a world of responsible sport looks like. Reflections of previous programmes can be found here and here. Registrations are open, and all details can be found here. A limited number of scholarships are also available: details can be found here.

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Legal Limits for UNSC Action on Peace in Ukraine – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Holding the Leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran Accountable for International Crimes in Syria – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The last weeks have seen a gradual increase of pressure on the Ukrainian leadership to succumb to Russia’s imperialist demands. In particular, the United States of America under the Trump Administration have repeated their calls for a “Peace Deal” between the two states at war. The Administration suspended military and intelligence aid to Ukraine after … Read more