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Matthew Erie
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Assoc. Prof. of Law, American U. Washington College of Law; Assoc. Member, Oxford Law; lawyer & anthropologist; writes on non-liberal law, international development, transnational business, property, justice; https://www.matthewserie.com/ Views are my own. .. more

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 31
Ending 2025 on a positive note, I’m happy to announce that Inter-Asian Law, edited by myself and Ching-Fu Lin, is just out with @universitypress.cambridge.org.

Please find the Open Access book here: www.cambridge.org/core/books/i...

#comparativelaw
#internationallaw
#lawanddevelopment
#lawandtech
Inter-Asian Law
Cambridge Core - Asian Studies - Inter-Asian Law
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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · 9d
I look forward to learning from Natalie Lichtenstein, former GC of #AIIB, and Prof Tamar Gutner this Wednesday. The event is open to the public. If you’re in DC, please join us.

@americanuniversity.bsky.social

#MDBs
#multilaterals
#developmentfinance
#Chinalawanddevelopment

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 16d
I cannot imagine the devastation this family is experiencing today. This statement is powerful and must be read.

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · 21d
How do we make sense of the work we as legal comparativists do in a world animated by emotions like hatred & fear? I try to make sense of this in “Adversarial Comparativism: The Role of Emotion in U.S.-China Comparative Law Projects” just published in AJCL. academic.oup.com/ajcl/advance...
Adversarial Comparativism: The Role of Emotion in United States–China Comparative Law Projects†
Abstract. Contemporary comparative law operates across a landscape riven by protectionism, nationalism, and securitization, all of which complicate compara
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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · 21d
This.

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What Lawyers Can Do to Defend the Rule of Law, Our Democracy and Our Elections
This Discussion Guide is drafted in the form of questions and answers. Ideally, the host of a given event would ask these questions of the volunteer speaker before an audience of legal professionals, ...
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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · 22d
“The only way to keep the space from imploding is to fill it, to prop up the walls: to claim all the room there still is for speaking, writing, publishing, protesting, voting.”

One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
Opinion | One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can.
www.nytimes.com

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · 23d
This is a masterclass in applied sociology. Thank you.

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Jan 3
An excellent analysis of recent events.
garciaponce.bsky.social Omar García-Ponce @garciaponce.bsky.social · Jan 3
1/10 🧵 The U.S. just captured a sitting head of state in a military operation—and Trump says the U.S. will "run" Venezuela “for now.” Whatever you think of Maduro, this is the most consequential unilateral move in the hemisphere since Panama (1989).

Reposted by Guy Grossman, Matthew S. Erie

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Omar García-Ponce @garciaponce.bsky.social · Jan 3
1/10 🧵 The U.S. just captured a sitting head of state in a military operation—and Trump says the U.S. will "run" Venezuela “for now.” Whatever you think of Maduro, this is the most consequential unilateral move in the hemisphere since Panama (1989).

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Jan 3
Looks awesome. Congratulations!

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 26
Stay pro-active and engaged in 2026. Democracy is an active verb and requires doing.
marcelias.bsky.social Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Dec 26
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com

Reposted by Mark A. Lemley, Rebecca Tushnet, Matthew S. Erie

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Dec 26
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 26
“Democracy is being contested in every arena, and it must be defended in each and every one.”

www.foreignaffairs.com/china/illibe...
The Illiberal International
Authoritarian cooperation is reshaping the global order.
www.foreignaffairs.com

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 18
The International Law & Social Science (ILASS) Interest Group of @asilorg.bsky.social announces 2 prize competitions:

1. ILASS Prize for Best Article
2. ILASS Prize for Best Book

Nominations due Dec 31.

More info: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

Reposted by Matthew S. Erie

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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · Dec 16
We are #hiring!

PUP seeks a Publishing Assistant (Oxford, UK, Hybrid) who will be responsible for providing assistance to the Editorial, Marketing & Sales, Publicity, & International Rights teams. Applications will be accepted through Sunday 4 Jan.

Apply today: www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...
We're Hiring! Princeton University Press logo at the bottom

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 15
Very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a true scholar and a gentleman. He took the time to get to know junior scholars and gave them a boost through his colloquium. He had a gentle manner but a fierce intellect. Rest in peace.

#legalhistory

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William E. Nelson
William E. Nelson ( NYU ) William E. Nelson , the Judge Edward Weinfeld Professor of Law Emeritus at the New York University School of Law ,...
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · Dec 13
AS A PROFESSOR, I AM ASKING

HOW ARE OUR STUDENTS SUPPOSED TO LEARN IN THESE CONDITIONS?

HOW ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO GO TO SCHOOL AND TAKE EXAMS KNOWING SOMEONE MIGHT JUST SHOW UP WITH AN EASY TO ACQUIRE AUTOMATIC WEAPON?

HOW??????????
joshuajfriedman.com Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · Dec 13
Longer statement from Brown University:

"We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of multiple shooting victims, but we are not able to share their condition. They have been transported to local hospitals."
DECEMBER 13, 6:05PM: At 4:22 p.m., we alerted our campus to an active shooter incident near Barus & Holley Engineering. We informed our community to shelter in place by locking doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice. This remains an active crime scene, and law enforcement continues to search for the suspect. The situation is ongoing, and all members of the community should continue to shelter in place. We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of multiple shooting victims, but we are not able to share their condition. They have been transported to local hospitals. Our first priority is the safety of our community and coordinating closely with local law enforcement and medical personnel to ensure their safety. We are working immediately to determine who was in the building at the time of the shooting. We had multiple exams scheduled in that building from 2 pm to 5 pm. We can confirm that support services are on site. Senior administrative leaders from across the university are convened in emergency command to mobilize ongoing response and support for our community. We are establishing support for our community and families. We have been and continue to be very grateful to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. We have relocated students to get support services at a secure location. Please continue to take all steps to remain safe. Follow the instructions of law enforcement personnel and avoid the area.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Dec 9
ICE raided Augsburg University in Minnesota and allegedly pointed guns at students.

They didn’t have a warrant to be on private property, and students are shaken and left feeling unsafe.

At least one was detained.

They’re not going after criminals.

They’re grabbing anyone they can.

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 7
I’m never watching “Stop! or My Mom Will Shoot!” again.

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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony
President Donald Trump has presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 5
Legal surrealism.

…Life imitating art imitating life…
drewharwell.com Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · Dec 4
DOJ's newest recruitment ad features Judge Dredd, the comic satire about the dangers of lawless policing and authoritarian power
dhsgov Deliver justice to criminal illegal aliens. Become a deportation judge. Save your country.

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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · Dec 4
DOJ's newest recruitment ad features Judge Dredd, the comic satire about the dangers of lawless policing and authoritarian power
dhsgov Deliver justice to criminal illegal aliens. Become a deportation judge. Save your country.

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 2
Free Rahile.
chrdnet.bsky.social CHRD人权捍卫者 @chrdnet.bsky.social · Dec 2
⏳Countdown to #HumanRightsDay: #RahileDawut, world-renowned expert on #Uyghur culture & folklore, forcibly disappeared in 2017 and sentenced to life imprisonment. In Oct 2025, #UN experts raised concerns about her abduction & #EnforcedDisappearance.
👉 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

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CHRD人权捍卫者 @chrdnet.bsky.social · Dec 2
⏳Countdown to #HumanRightsDay: #RahileDawut, world-renowned expert on #Uyghur culture & folklore, forcibly disappeared in 2017 and sentenced to life imprisonment. In Oct 2025, #UN experts raised concerns about her abduction & #EnforcedDisappearance.
👉 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Dec 1
Congratulations, @josephtorigian.bsky.social!

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Nov 30
“We are the problem.”

Absolutely agree.

And the thing is - we can do something about that.

Act now.

Petition. Protest. Teach. Write. Voice.

Reposted by Jack N. Rakove, Matthew S. Erie

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Kim Lane Scheppele @kimlanelaw.bsky.social · Nov 30
We must do whatever we can. Now.
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We Have Descended into Utter Madness
A new sense of urgency is needed. Our national crisis has grown much more acute.
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CHRD人权捍卫者 @chrdnet.bsky.social · Nov 28
🔴 Starting Dec 1, CHRD is featuring 10 human rights defenders wrongfully imprisoned for 10+ years as we count down to #IntlHumanRightsDay on Dec 10. By commemorating their struggle, we highlight the plight of all imprisoned defenders across 🇨🇳. Join us to demand their #freedom!

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Nov 27
Congrats, @jeffreyding.bsky.social!
mortaracenter.bsky.social Mortara Center for International Studies, Georgetown University @mortaracenter.bsky.social · Nov 26
On November 19th, Professor @jeffreyding.bsky.social from The George Washington University received the prestigious Lepgold Book Prize at the Mortara Center. This award recognizes the best book in international relations published in 2024.

Photo credit: @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social

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Mortara Center for International Studies, Georgetown University @mortaracenter.bsky.social · Nov 26
On November 19th, Professor @jeffreyding.bsky.social from The George Washington University received the prestigious Lepgold Book Prize at the Mortara Center. This award recognizes the best book in international relations published in 2024.

Photo credit: @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social

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Matthew Erie @matthewserie.bsky.social · Nov 25
A win for our judicial system.
democracydocket.com Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · Nov 25
Comey and James cases were tossed yesterday in a major setback for Trump’s retribution drive. "A message has to be sent that the president... cannot use the [DOJ] to target his political enemies,” Comey said in a statement.
https://bit.ly/47ZkAK7
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s Political Prosecutions of former FBI Chief Comey, NY AG James
Read more here.
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