Triantafyllos Kouloufakos
@tkouloufakos.bsky.social
Legal researcher at @CiTiP_KULeuven. Phd'ing: International law and cyberspace, championing the no-harm principle, some protection of critical infrastructures, history nerd, bad at bios, good at random trivia (🐧 have knees).
I was happy to take part in the Regulating Cybersecurity 2025 conference organized in the beautiful faculty of law of the University of Granada. Among interesting contributions, I discussed how the misapplication of primary rules of PIL to cyberspace hampers the function of state responsibility.
June 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I was happy to take part in the Regulating Cybersecurity 2025 conference organized in the beautiful faculty of law of the University of Granada. Among interesting contributions, I discussed how the misapplication of primary rules of PIL to cyberspace hampers the function of state responsibility.
Ι barely know how to process this information. How can people still defend it is (or should be) inconceivable...
UN's Tom Fletcher: "The situation is dire.. we have thousands of trucks ready to go.. we are demanding that the world back us in pushing Israel to let us in.. [5 trucks is] a drop in the ocean.. there are 14,000 babies that will die in the next 48 hours unless we can reach them"
May 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Ι barely know how to process this information. How can people still defend it is (or should be) inconceivable...
I am very excited to participate tomorrow in the 2025 ESIL Research Forum in Catania titled "International law in the age of permacrisis". I will be focusing on cyberspace and specifically on the permacrisis that international responsibility faces in the cyber domain
The 2025 ESIL Research Forum is happening this week at
the University of Catania! 🎉 Great talks, top speakers, and engaging debates on "International Law in the Age of Permacrisis."💡 We can't wait!
Check the full programme & join the conversation: www.2025esilcatania.unict.it 🔜
#ESILRF2025
the University of Catania! 🎉 Great talks, top speakers, and engaging debates on "International Law in the Age of Permacrisis."💡 We can't wait!
Check the full programme & join the conversation: www.2025esilcatania.unict.it 🔜
#ESILRF2025
March 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I am very excited to participate tomorrow in the 2025 ESIL Research Forum in Catania titled "International law in the age of permacrisis". I will be focusing on cyberspace and specifically on the permacrisis that international responsibility faces in the cyber domain
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With this blogpost I attempt to engage on yet another violation of international law from the US, this time coming from the Great Musk himself. How posts on X can (legally) become intervention to the internal affairs of other states and (realistically) a very real threat to democracy
📣New blogpost!
@tkouloufakos.bsky.social discusses the recent cyber involvement of Elon Musk in European elections and asks whether said involvement can be considered as prohibited intervention under international law.
www.law.kuleuven.be/citip/blog/b...
@tkouloufakos.bsky.social discusses the recent cyber involvement of Elon Musk in European elections and asks whether said involvement can be considered as prohibited intervention under international law.
www.law.kuleuven.be/citip/blog/b...
Beyond a silly gesture: A legal assessment of Elon Musk’s electoral interference - CiTiP blog
Beyond his new role leading the new US Department of Government Efficiency (jokingly named DOGE), Elon Musk has been quite active in his fairly recently purchased X (formerly Twitter). Said activity has been targeting more and more countries with upcoming elections, always throwing his considerable support behind the conservative and often far right party of […]
www.law.kuleuven.be
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
With this blogpost I attempt to engage on yet another violation of international law from the US, this time coming from the Great Musk himself. How posts on X can (legally) become intervention to the internal affairs of other states and (realistically) a very real threat to democracy
With this blogpost I attempt to engage on yet another violation of international law from the US, this time coming from the Great Musk himself. How posts on X can (legally) become intervention to the internal affairs of other states and (realistically) a very real threat to democracy
📣New blogpost!
@tkouloufakos.bsky.social discusses the recent cyber involvement of Elon Musk in European elections and asks whether said involvement can be considered as prohibited intervention under international law.
www.law.kuleuven.be/citip/blog/b...
@tkouloufakos.bsky.social discusses the recent cyber involvement of Elon Musk in European elections and asks whether said involvement can be considered as prohibited intervention under international law.
www.law.kuleuven.be/citip/blog/b...
Beyond a silly gesture: A legal assessment of Elon Musk’s electoral interference - CiTiP blog
Beyond his new role leading the new US Department of Government Efficiency (jokingly named DOGE), Elon Musk has been quite active in his fairly recently purchased X (formerly Twitter). Said activity has been targeting more and more countries with upcoming elections, always throwing his considerable support behind the conservative and often far right party of […]
www.law.kuleuven.be
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
With this blogpost I attempt to engage on yet another violation of international law from the US, this time coming from the Great Musk himself. How posts on X can (legally) become intervention to the internal affairs of other states and (realistically) a very real threat to democracy
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Today marks 2 years since the devastating #Tempi train crash in #Greece. 57 lives lost, and the fight for justice intensifies. Mass protests across the country show the public's deep frustration with the lack of transparency and accountability. #Δεν_Εχω_Οξυγονο
www.hrw.org/news/2025/02...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/02...
Mass Protests in Greece Over State Response to Fatal Train Crash
It has been nearly two years since a deadly train crash in Tempi, Greece on February 28, 2023, killed 57 people, most of them young, and injured dozens more.
www.hrw.org
February 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Today marks 2 years since the devastating #Tempi train crash in #Greece. 57 lives lost, and the fight for justice intensifies. Mass protests across the country show the public's deep frustration with the lack of transparency and accountability. #Δεν_Εχω_Οξυγονο
www.hrw.org/news/2025/02...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/02...
Today there is a general strike in Greece in the memory of the dead of the Τέμπη train disaster and to protest the continuous lies, corruption, and attempts to hide by the Greek government
ThePressProject on Instagram: "The Tempe train disaster on 28 February 2023, which claimed 57 lives, exposed critical failures in Greece’s railway safety systems and sparked widespread allegations of a cover-up. Despite repeated warnings from railway workers, key safety upgrades were never implemented, and investigations have since revealed political interference, missing evidence, and potential fuel smuggling on the freight train. Two years on, mass protests, new forensic findings, and fresh legal battles continue to fuel demands for justice and accountability. #tempi #tempe #Greece #δενέχωοξυγόνο #τέμπη"
11K likes, 14 comments - thepressproject on February 27, 2025: "The Tempe train disaster on 28 February 2023, which claimed 57 lives, exposed critical failures in Greece’s railway safety systems and sparked widespread allegations of a cover-up. Despite repeated warnings from railway workers, key safety upgrades were never implemented, and investigations have since revealed political interference, missing evidence, and potential fuel smuggling on the freight train. Two years on, mass protests, new forensic findings, and fresh legal battles continue to fuel demands for justice and accountability. #tempi #tempe #Greece #δενέχωοξυγόνο #τέμπη".
www.instagram.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Today there is a general strike in Greece in the memory of the dead of the Τέμπη train disaster and to protest the continuous lies, corruption, and attempts to hide by the Greek government
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Statement by International Lawyers, ESIL Members, and ESIL Interest Group Convenors related to the 2025 ESIL Annual Conference at Freie Universität Berlin.
voelkerrechtsblog.org/statement-by...
voelkerrechtsblog.org/statement-by...
Statement by International Lawyers, ESIL Members, and ESIL Interest Group Convenors related to the 2025 ESIL Annual Conference at Freie Universität Berlin
voelkerrechtsblog.org
February 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Statement by International Lawyers, ESIL Members, and ESIL Interest Group Convenors related to the 2025 ESIL Annual Conference at Freie Universität Berlin.
voelkerrechtsblog.org/statement-by...
voelkerrechtsblog.org/statement-by...
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This looks a lot like economic coercion to me, prohibited by the principle of non-intervention (as codified in the UN Friendly Relations Declarations) and by Art. 3 of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum www.reuters.com/business/us-...
Exclusive: US could cut Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services over minerals, say sources
Ukraine's access to SpaceX-owned Starlink was brought up in talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials after Ukrainian President Zelenskiy turned down an initial proposal from U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent.
www.reuters.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
This looks a lot like economic coercion to me, prohibited by the principle of non-intervention (as codified in the UN Friendly Relations Declarations) and by Art. 3 of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum www.reuters.com/business/us-...
I really believe we shouldn't react to every thing a clearly deranged man says, but since he wants to add international criminal to the mix.
Annexation-> the most basic prohibition of PIL
Forced transfers-> was a war crime when Israel proposed it, remains a war crime
Annexation-> the most basic prohibition of PIL
Forced transfers-> was a war crime when Israel proposed it, remains a war crime
Trump declares US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip as China says it opposes ‘forced transfer’ of Palestinians – live
China believes in ‘Palestinian rule over Palestinians’, says foreign ministry spokesperson after US president’s announcement critics say amounts to ethnic cleansing
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I really believe we shouldn't react to every thing a clearly deranged man says, but since he wants to add international criminal to the mix.
Annexation-> the most basic prohibition of PIL
Forced transfers-> was a war crime when Israel proposed it, remains a war crime
Annexation-> the most basic prohibition of PIL
Forced transfers-> was a war crime when Israel proposed it, remains a war crime
You know how some saints in different christian dogmas protect different things? We should definitely canonize a saint for refrences so researchers can pray somewhere when zotero/mendeley malfunction
January 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
You know how some saints in different christian dogmas protect different things? We should definitely canonize a saint for refrences so researchers can pray somewhere when zotero/mendeley malfunction
Hello everyone, a very good friend of mine is preparing a syllabus for a class on the rule of law and the EU and he would appreciate any reccomendations or ideas, may you all have a wonderful new year's 😁
December 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Hello everyone, a very good friend of mine is preparing a syllabus for a class on the rule of law and the EU and he would appreciate any reccomendations or ideas, may you all have a wonderful new year's 😁
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International lawyers this morning
December 2, 2024 at 12:55 PM
International lawyers this morning
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Putin and Netanyahu sitting in a tree, hiding from the ICC
November 21, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Putin and Netanyahu sitting in a tree, hiding from the ICC
Since I cannot find one, here is a starter pack for the slightly niche topic of every aspect of PIL and the interwebs. Please feel free to send me so I can add you :D
November 18, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Since I cannot find one, here is a starter pack for the slightly niche topic of every aspect of PIL and the interwebs. Please feel free to send me so I can add you :D
Finally the EU throws its hat in the ring with the (first of its kind for EU standards) common declaration about how PIL applies to cyberspace. Quite valuable position from an important player. We eagerly expect the actual text to see teh details but a very positive development overall!
Cyberspace: Council approves declaration on a common understanding of application of international law in cyberspace
Council approves Declaration on a common understanding of application of international law in cyberspace.
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 18, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Finally the EU throws its hat in the ring with the (first of its kind for EU standards) common declaration about how PIL applies to cyberspace. Quite valuable position from an important player. We eagerly expect the actual text to see teh details but a very positive development overall!
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International law twitter rn
November 17, 2024 at 10:47 AM
International law twitter rn
-Lex coffealis
-The invisible coffee college
-Jus coffens
Signature drink is The Good faith principle where you just trust the barista to make you a coffee that he thinks you will like
-The invisible coffee college
-Jus coffens
Signature drink is The Good faith principle where you just trust the barista to make you a coffee that he thinks you will like
Alright reconstituted PIL twitter, let's give this a go.
Best name for an international law bookshop café?
I'll go first...
-The Lotus Café
-Grounds and Grotius
-LaGrand Book & Coffee Company
*BONUS points for signature drink (e.g. Provisional Measures Spiced Latte)
Best name for an international law bookshop café?
I'll go first...
-The Lotus Café
-Grounds and Grotius
-LaGrand Book & Coffee Company
*BONUS points for signature drink (e.g. Provisional Measures Spiced Latte)
November 17, 2024 at 8:28 AM
-Lex coffealis
-The invisible coffee college
-Jus coffens
Signature drink is The Good faith principle where you just trust the barista to make you a coffee that he thinks you will like
-The invisible coffee college
-Jus coffens
Signature drink is The Good faith principle where you just trust the barista to make you a coffee that he thinks you will like
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Spending 9 hours reading 15 papers to write 1 footnote containing 40 words and 3 references
November 12, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Spending 9 hours reading 15 papers to write 1 footnote containing 40 words and 3 references
1) trying to apply the no-harm principle in cases of cyber harm in order to foster at least (some) harm redress in case of malicious cyber operations
2) how international law should become more flexible and start to apply its rules in a less rigid way shedding often unreasonable thresholds
2) how international law should become more flexible and start to apply its rules in a less rigid way shedding often unreasonable thresholds
Bluesky academics, let's get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren't working on but keep thinking about.
Here's mine:
- Whether we can have statehood without inhabitable land.
- The legal-philosophical symbolism in Wagner's Ring.
Here's mine:
- Whether we can have statehood without inhabitable land.
- The legal-philosophical symbolism in Wagner's Ring.
November 12, 2024 at 10:34 PM
1) trying to apply the no-harm principle in cases of cyber harm in order to foster at least (some) harm redress in case of malicious cyber operations
2) how international law should become more flexible and start to apply its rules in a less rigid way shedding often unreasonable thresholds
2) how international law should become more flexible and start to apply its rules in a less rigid way shedding often unreasonable thresholds
Happy to participate in the "New Technologies in International Law" conference in Charles University yesterday discussing the application of the no-harm principle in cyberspace.
November 24, 2023 at 5:26 PM
Happy to participate in the "New Technologies in International Law" conference in Charles University yesterday discussing the application of the no-harm principle in cyberspace.