The AsianSIL 101

Dr Cheah W.L. (National University of Singapore) and her transitional justice class speaks with Indai Sajor based on her publication “Put Wrong on the Scafford and Truth on the Throne: The Women’s International War Crimes Tribunal” (Women’s Studies in Education, University of Toronto). Indai served as co-convener of the internationally recognized Women's International W

In this episode, Prof Mohammad Shahabuddin (University of Birmingham, UK) speaks with Dr Kalana Senaratne (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka) on  the latter's new book titled 'Internal Self-Determination in International Law: History, Theory, and Practice' (Cambridge University Press). In this book, Kalana invites the readers to rethink the history, theory and practice of in

Dr Ilaria Zavoli (University of Leeds) speaks with Prof Surya Subedi QC (University of Leeds) about his new book, 'The Workings of Human Rights, Law and Justice: A Journey from Nepal to Nobel Nominee' (Routledge). Drawing on the personal experience of a leading international jurist, this book provides insights into the workings of international law and human rights from a global pe

Dr Maiko Meguro (University of Amsterdam) speaks with Dean Simon Chesterman (National University of Singapore) about his new book, 'We, the Robots' (Cambridge University Press). Should we regulate artificial intelligence? Can we? From self-driving cars and high-speed trading to algorithmic decision-making, the way we live, work, and play is increasingly dependent on AI systems that

Dr Ali Hammoudi (Postdoctoral Fellow, National University of Singapore) talks to Dr Ntina Tzouvala (Senior Lecturer, Australian National University) about her newly published book on 'Capitalism as Civilisation: A History of International' (Cambridge University Press, 2020). Ntina's book is highly praised as timely intervention in the history and theory of international law. Her bo

How did eastern civilisations contribute to the development of the UN Human Rights agenda? Do “Asian Values” undermine the universality of human rights? Professor Surya Subedi, QC (University of Leeds; Tanfield Chambers, London) reflects on his time as the UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Cambodia and talks about his latest book. Host: Dr Mavluda Sattorova, University

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The AsianSIL 101, an audiovisual series that will feature conversations with leading scholars of international law, working in and on Asia.   Episode 1 features an interview of Prof Mohammad Shahabuddin about the newly published edited collection 'Bangladesh and International Law (Routledge, 2021), by Dr Mavluda Sattorova.    Prof