Astrid Reisinger Coracini
@astridcoracini.bsky.social
International law @unisalzburg.bsky.social and @univie.ac.at | into use of force, international humanitarian law, international criminal justice & protection of cultural heritage
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Die ZEIT hat mich gebeten, etwas über den großen Anton Pelinka zu schreiben - dessen Nachfolger ich werden wollte, als ich vor genau 40 Jahren seinetwegen begann, Politikwissenschaft zu studieren:
Anton Pelinka : Niemand hat Österreich besser erklärt
Mit Anton Pelinka verliert das Land seinen bekanntesten Politikwissenschaftler. Der ORF-Moderator Armin Wolf erinnert sich an seinen Lehrer – und an sein Vorbild.
www.zeit.de
October 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Die ZEIT hat mich gebeten, etwas über den großen Anton Pelinka zu schreiben - dessen Nachfolger ich werden wollte, als ich vor genau 40 Jahren seinetwegen begann, Politikwissenschaft zu studieren:
Das Wissen, dass es mehr als ein deutschsprachiges Land mit einer #Rechtsordnung gibt, hätte man sogar der AI zugetraut. #ArtificalUnIntelligence
September 11, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Das Wissen, dass es mehr als ein deutschsprachiges Land mit einer #Rechtsordnung gibt, hätte man sogar der AI zugetraut. #ArtificalUnIntelligence
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Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:
September 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:
Not necessarily a move that inspires confidence in a peaceful future
“Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Friday renaming the US Department of Defense as the Department of War”
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Donald Trump to rebrand defence department as the Department of War
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Donald Trump to rebrand defence department as the Department of War
Donald Trump to rebrand defence department as the Department of War
US president to sign executive order on Friday that will allow Pentagon to use new title in official communications
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September 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Not necessarily a move that inspires confidence in a peaceful future
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"Russia and the United States have discussed Israel’s occupation of the West Bank as a model for ending the war in Ukraine"
“Ukraine will never give up its sovereignty. But the reality is it’ll be occupied territory and the model is Palestine.”
An abomination.
“Ukraine will never give up its sovereignty. But the reality is it’ll be occupied territory and the model is Palestine.”
An abomination.
August 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"Russia and the United States have discussed Israel’s occupation of the West Bank as a model for ending the war in Ukraine"
“Ukraine will never give up its sovereignty. But the reality is it’ll be occupied territory and the model is Palestine.”
An abomination.
“Ukraine will never give up its sovereignty. But the reality is it’ll be occupied territory and the model is Palestine.”
An abomination.
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Eight years after French president Emmanuel Macron pledged to return African heritage to the continent, his government has adopted a bill facilitating the deaccession of cultural items plundered from former colonies.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/30/f...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/30/f...
French government adopts bill for restitution of colonial-era objects
The text will be submitted for a vote in the senate on 24 September
www.theartnewspaper.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Eight years after French president Emmanuel Macron pledged to return African heritage to the continent, his government has adopted a bill facilitating the deaccession of cultural items plundered from former colonies.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/30/f...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/30/f...
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The UN has determined that the “worst-case scenario of Famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip.”
Alex DeWaal and @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social call for all States to fulfill their moral, legal, and basic human imperatives now by ensuring comprehensive humanitarian action.
Alex DeWaal and @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social call for all States to fulfill their moral, legal, and basic human imperatives now by ensuring comprehensive humanitarian action.
Time Has Run Out: Mass Starvation in Gaza and the Global Imperative
It is time for comprehensive, full-spectrum, sustainable, and coordinated humanitarian action. States globally must act without delay on that imperative.
www.justsecurity.org
July 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The UN has determined that the “worst-case scenario of Famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip.”
Alex DeWaal and @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social call for all States to fulfill their moral, legal, and basic human imperatives now by ensuring comprehensive humanitarian action.
Alex DeWaal and @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social call for all States to fulfill their moral, legal, and basic human imperatives now by ensuring comprehensive humanitarian action.
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The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber has found that Hungary failed to comply with its obligations under the ICC Statute by not arresting Benjamin Netanyahu when he was in Hungary.
The Court refers the matter of Hungary’s non-compliance to the Assembly of States Parties.
The Court refers the matter of Hungary’s non-compliance to the Assembly of States Parties.
July 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber has found that Hungary failed to comply with its obligations under the ICC Statute by not arresting Benjamin Netanyahu when he was in Hungary.
The Court refers the matter of Hungary’s non-compliance to the Assembly of States Parties.
The Court refers the matter of Hungary’s non-compliance to the Assembly of States Parties.
Today at 2pm local time (The Hague), after >4 years, 300 trial hearings, & 174 witnesses, #ICC judges will deliver their verdict in the trial of Alfred #Yekatom & Patrice-Edouard #Ngaissona.
They are charged with #warcrimes & crimes against humanity in the Central African Republic in 2013-14.
They are charged with #warcrimes & crimes against humanity in the Central African Republic in 2013-14.
July 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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There is, undoubtedly, much to say about the ICJ’s landmark advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. In this post, Julian and I begin by unpacking the Court’s treatment of the sources of international law governing climate change and how those sources interact.
Treaty and Custom in the ICJ’s Climate Change Opinion | by @aratojulian.bsky.social and @justinauriburu.bsky.social
Treaty and Custom in the ICJ’s Climate Change Opinion
The International Court of Justice has released its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. Delivered yesterday by a unanimous Court, the Opinion marks a t...
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July 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
There is, undoubtedly, much to say about the ICJ’s landmark advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. In this post, Julian and I begin by unpacking the Court’s treatment of the sources of international law governing climate change and how those sources interact.
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"Das größte Problem der Welt vor dem höchsten Gericht der Welt" - heute verkündet der Internationale Gerichtshof sein Gutachten zum Klimawandel. Es wird klären wozu Staaten im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel verpflichtet sind und welche rechtlichen Konsequenzen es gibt, wenn sie dem nicht nachkommen.
IGH zum Klimawandel: Das "größte Problem" vor dem "höchsten Gericht"
Wozu sind Staaten in der Bekämpfung des Klimawandels verpflichtet? Das soll nun erstmals ein Gutachten des IGH beschreiben. Dass es dazu kam, hat mit Studierenden einer Pazifikinsel zu tun. Von L. Hag...
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July 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
"Das größte Problem der Welt vor dem höchsten Gericht der Welt" - heute verkündet der Internationale Gerichtshof sein Gutachten zum Klimawandel. Es wird klären wozu Staaten im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel verpflichtet sind und welche rechtlichen Konsequenzen es gibt, wenn sie dem nicht nachkommen.
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Since the start of the Gaza war, leading Israeli legal scholars have written numerous letters raising concerns over grave international law violations.
We are publishing these letters for the first time in a collected English edition, with a summary by Kai Ambos.
verfassungsblog.de/internationa...
We are publishing these letters for the first time in a collected English edition, with a summary by Kai Ambos.
verfassungsblog.de/internationa...
July 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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🧵 Big ruling today from Europe’s top human rights court.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has officially found Russia responsible for multiple human rights violations in eastern Ukraine, and for the downing of MH17.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has officially found Russia responsible for multiple human rights violations in eastern Ukraine, and for the downing of MH17.
Grand Chamber judgment delivery Inter-State Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia livestream is about to start, ECHR fans.
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Grand Chamber judgment delivery Inter-State Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia
YouTube video by European Court of Human Rights
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July 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🧵 Big ruling today from Europe’s top human rights court.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has officially found Russia responsible for multiple human rights violations in eastern Ukraine, and for the downing of MH17.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has officially found Russia responsible for multiple human rights violations in eastern Ukraine, and for the downing of MH17.
Amidst the discussion on harmonizing the Court's #jurisdiction over all core crimes at the #ICC #ASP's Special Session, the number of States Parties ratifying the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression is growing. Welcome #Seychelles #49. #ICL #PIL
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July 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Amidst the discussion on harmonizing the Court's #jurisdiction over all core crimes at the #ICC #ASP's Special Session, the number of States Parties ratifying the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression is growing. Welcome #Seychelles #49. #ICL #PIL
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[Teaser mode: on] this decision goes at the heart of the presentation @lucapasquet.bsky.social and I will give on 10 September in the context of the pre-(ESIL)conference session organized by @esiligicj.bsky.social ✈️ please French Cassation judges behave!
Since November 2023 there has been a French-issued arrest #warrant out for Bashar al- #Assad, then-President of #Syria, for #CrimesAgainstHumanity
An intense debate on the warrant, & head of state #immunity, in #France's highest court will be decided on 25 July.
www.justiceinfo.net/en/147491-he...
An intense debate on the warrant, & head of state #immunity, in #France's highest court will be decided on 25 July.
www.justiceinfo.net/en/147491-he...
Heads of state immunity under debate
On Friday, the highest court of France met to examine the arrest warrant issued in 2023 against former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad – challenged by the public prosecutor on the grounds of immunity...
www.justiceinfo.net
July 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
[Teaser mode: on] this decision goes at the heart of the presentation @lucapasquet.bsky.social and I will give on 10 September in the context of the pre-(ESIL)conference session organized by @esiligicj.bsky.social ✈️ please French Cassation judges behave!
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Hot on the heels of the advisory opinion by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on 3 July confirming obligations on states, the International Court of Justice #ICJ Advisory Opinion #AO on #climatechange to be delivered on 23 July. One to watch!
July 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Hot on the heels of the advisory opinion by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on 3 July confirming obligations on states, the International Court of Justice #ICJ Advisory Opinion #AO on #climatechange to be delivered on 23 July. One to watch!
Welcome under the bluesky Global Institute for the Prevention of #Aggression! #GIPA - @gipaofficial.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Welcome under the bluesky Global Institute for the Prevention of #Aggression! #GIPA - @gipaofficial.bsky.social
Weekend reading in the run up to the #review of the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression at the Special Session of the Assembly of States of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which commences on Monday. #ICC #ASP
For an Effective and Legitimate Jurisdictional Regime on the Crime of Aggression at Last: States Parties to the Statute of the International Court to Convene on Monday for a Special Session in New York | by Astrid Reisinger Coracini and Claus Kreß
For an Effective and Legitimate Jurisdictional Regime on the Crime of Aggression at Last: States Parties to the Statute of the International Court to Convene on Monday for a Special Session in New Yor...
As of Monday, a window of historic opportunity will be open for States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC Statute) for three days to provide the Court with a more eff...
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July 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Weekend reading in the run up to the #review of the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression at the Special Session of the Assembly of States of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which commences on Monday. #ICC #ASP
“There is hereby established the Special Tribunal to investigate, prosecute and try persons
who bear the greatest responsibility for the crime of #aggression against #Ukraine.” #STCoA
who bear the greatest responsibility for the crime of #aggression against #Ukraine.” #STCoA
The Council of Europe and Ukraine sign an Agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Its mission: prosecute senior leaders for the unlawful use of force against Ukraine, upholding international law & accountability.
Its mission: prosecute senior leaders for the unlawful use of force against Ukraine, upholding international law & accountability.
June 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“There is hereby established the Special Tribunal to investigate, prosecute and try persons
who bear the greatest responsibility for the crime of #aggression against #Ukraine.” #STCoA
who bear the greatest responsibility for the crime of #aggression against #Ukraine.” #STCoA
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Congrats to the AU, SL, CH, and GIPA for organizing an important seminar today on the crime of aggression. The Special Session of the Review Conference, will be a unique opportunity to not only bridge the accountability gap but also to advance collective efforts towards upholding the UN Charter.
June 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Congrats to the AU, SL, CH, and GIPA for organizing an important seminar today on the crime of aggression. The Special Session of the Review Conference, will be a unique opportunity to not only bridge the accountability gap but also to advance collective efforts towards upholding the UN Charter.
#Hungary withdraws from the #RomeStatute of the International Criminal Court. It will be the only #EU non-state party. The withrawal takes effect in one year. Duty to #cooperate fully with the #ICC re ongoing proceedings will not be affected. treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...
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June 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
#Hungary withdraws from the #RomeStatute of the International Criminal Court. It will be the only #EU non-state party. The withrawal takes effect in one year. Duty to #cooperate fully with the #ICC re ongoing proceedings will not be affected. treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...
#Timor-Leste ratifies the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression #48 treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...
treaties.un.org
May 31, 2025 at 6:40 AM
#Timor-Leste ratifies the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression #48 treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...
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The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will temporarily step down pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, the court announced Friday.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside pending outcome of sexual misconduct investigation
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will temporarily step down pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
apnews.com
May 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will temporarily step down pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, the court announced Friday.
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This is huge
An interesting development. Given the Security Council referral in 2011, this may appear to be superfluous, but there are at least three meaningful consequences (at least for international crimes committed until the end of 2027)
A thread: (1/6)
www.icc-cpi.int/news/libya-a...
A thread: (1/6)
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Libya accepts ICC jurisdiction over alleged crimes from 2011 to the end of 2027
On 12 May 2025, the Registrar of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”), Osvaldo Zavala Giler, received a declaration lodged by the Libyan government declaring Libya’s acceptance of t...
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May 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is huge
Excellent article by @mollyquell.bsky.social on the impact of US sanctions on international criminal justice. Also exemplifying dependencies created by tech subscription services.
The ICC’s chief prosecutor has lost access to his email, and his bank accounts have been frozen.
American staffers at the court have been told that if they travel to the U.S. they risk arrest.
NGOs have stopped working with the ICC, the leader of one won’t even reply to ICC emails.
American staffers at the court have been told that if they travel to the U.S. they risk arrest.
NGOs have stopped working with the ICC, the leader of one won’t even reply to ICC emails.
Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal's work
Nearly three months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.
apnews.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Excellent article by @mollyquell.bsky.social on the impact of US sanctions on international criminal justice. Also exemplifying dependencies created by tech subscription services.