Martins Paparinskis
@mpaparinskis.bsky.social
Professor of Public Int'l Law @laws.ucl.ac.uk; member 🇺🇳 Int'l Law Commission, Chair ‘25
Also @fra.europa.eu Scientific Comm’ee, 🇺🇳ECE Water Convention Implementation Comm’ee, @cildialogues.bsky.social
https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/40273-martins-paparin
Also @fra.europa.eu Scientific Comm’ee, 🇺🇳ECE Water Convention Implementation Comm’ee, @cildialogues.bsky.social
https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/40273-martins-paparin
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Sestdiena ir īstais brīdis lasīt “SestDienu”. Vāks un lielā intervija - par starptautiskajām tiesībām. @mpaparinskis.bsky.social stāsta par aktuālo.
October 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Sestdiena ir īstais brīdis lasīt “SestDienu”. Vāks un lielā intervija - par starptautiskajām tiesībām. @mpaparinskis.bsky.social stāsta par aktuālo.
Pleased to have had the opportunity to discuss #ILC_2025 at @coe.int in late September Strasbourg, both w #CAHDI, chaired by its Chair @kerliveski.bsky.social, and @echr.coe.int, in a session chaired by Judge @gnatovsky.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Pleased to have had the opportunity to discuss #ILC_2025 at @coe.int in late September Strasbourg, both w #CAHDI, chaired by its Chair @kerliveski.bsky.social, and @echr.coe.int, in a session chaired by Judge @gnatovsky.bsky.social
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In this commentary, Liu Yulu discusses the development from UNEA resolution 5/14 to the current challenges hindering the adoption of a global plastic treaty, and what states can do to cross the finish line. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/from-n...
September 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
In this commentary, Liu Yulu discusses the development from UNEA resolution 5/14 to the current challenges hindering the adoption of a global plastic treaty, and what states can do to cross the finish line. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/from-n...
Look forward to chairing the launch of Attila Tanzi's new book at @laws.ucl.ac.uk next Thursday (9 October) at 6 pm with Malgosia Fitzmaurice and Philippa Webb, supported by 3 Verulam Building www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...
Book Launch: A Concise Introduction to International Law
Supported by 3VB Chambers
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Look forward to chairing the launch of Attila Tanzi's new book at @laws.ucl.ac.uk next Thursday (9 October) at 6 pm with Malgosia Fitzmaurice and Philippa Webb, supported by 3 Verulam Building www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...
Pleased to see my @laws.ucl.ac.uk inaugural Current Legal Problems lecture from this February published doi.org/10.1093/clp/...
The Development of International Law: The Case for Revisiting Compensation
Abstract. How can the development of public international law work in a decentralised and pluralist international society, where actors and institutions in
doi.org
September 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Pleased to see my @laws.ucl.ac.uk inaugural Current Legal Problems lecture from this February published doi.org/10.1093/clp/...
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Joel Ong’s CIL blog examines gaps in IMO liability conventions for spills of emerging alternative fuels (e.g., methanol, ammonia) and sets out reform options and pathways forward. Read cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/fillin...
September 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Joel Ong’s CIL blog examines gaps in IMO liability conventions for spills of emerging alternative fuels (e.g., methanol, ammonia) and sets out reform options and pathways forward. Read cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/fillin...
Delighted to have been elected as an associate of the Institute of International Law in the Rabat session last week.
'[The] purpose [of the Institute of International Law] is to promote the progress of international law', 1873 Statute of the IDI art 1, paragraph 2
'[The] purpose [of the Institute of International Law] is to promote the progress of international law', 1873 Statute of the IDI art 1, paragraph 2
September 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Delighted to have been elected as an associate of the Institute of International Law in the Rabat session last week.
'[The] purpose [of the Institute of International Law] is to promote the progress of international law', 1873 Statute of the IDI art 1, paragraph 2
'[The] purpose [of the Institute of International Law] is to promote the progress of international law', 1873 Statute of the IDI art 1, paragraph 2
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In this blog post, Dr. Hazrati explains the implications of the ICJ’s advisory opinion on the energy transition, fossil fuel phase-out, and just transition, as well as its potential impacts on COP talks and global climate action. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-ic...
August 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
In this blog post, Dr. Hazrati explains the implications of the ICJ’s advisory opinion on the energy transition, fossil fuel phase-out, and just transition, as well as its potential impacts on COP talks and global climate action. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-ic...
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The ICJ's advisory opinion on climate change is a significant expansion in the law of standing for the enforcement of obligations erga omnes. This post by Priya Urs explains how, while also identifying deficiencies in the Court's reasoning. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/open-t...
August 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The ICJ's advisory opinion on climate change is a significant expansion in the law of standing for the enforcement of obligations erga omnes. This post by Priya Urs explains how, while also identifying deficiencies in the Court's reasoning. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/open-t...
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Critical legal scholar 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗲 offers a sharp, insightful commentary on the @CIL Peace and International Law Symposium, engaging deeply with its contributions and challenging dominant narratives on peace, justice, and the global legal order. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/commen...
July 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Critical legal scholar 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗲 offers a sharp, insightful commentary on the @CIL Peace and International Law Symposium, engaging deeply with its contributions and challenging dominant narratives on peace, justice, and the global legal order. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/commen...
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If you missed our recent webinar discussing our new report 'Sovereignty and its Relation to Primary Rules of International Law' you can catch up with a recording here 👉 buff.ly/iJwWwpT
July 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
If you missed our recent webinar discussing our new report 'Sovereignty and its Relation to Primary Rules of International Law' you can catch up with a recording here 👉 buff.ly/iJwWwpT
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7 Breakthrough Insights from the Inter-American Court’s Climate Advisory Opinion. Dr. Mohammad Hazrati explores how this historic opinion advances climate justice and human rights through bold legal innovations. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/seven-...
July 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
7 Breakthrough Insights from the Inter-American Court’s Climate Advisory Opinion. Dr. Mohammad Hazrati explores how this historic opinion advances climate justice and human rights through bold legal innovations. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/seven-...
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Having witnessed war’s horrors, Tommy Koh champions that international law can promote peace. From UNCLOS to the Paris Agreement and the Indus Waters Treaty, law has helped resolve disputes and end conflicts—proof that peace and law go hand in hand. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/a-mess...
July 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Having witnessed war’s horrors, Tommy Koh champions that international law can promote peace. From UNCLOS to the Paris Agreement and the Indus Waters Treaty, law has helped resolve disputes and end conflicts—proof that peace and law go hand in hand. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/a-mess...
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This article examines the AANZFTA’s Second Protocol from two perspectives: integrating modern trade practices and their impact on business utilization. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-aa...
July 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This article examines the AANZFTA’s Second Protocol from two perspectives: integrating modern trade practices and their impact on business utilization. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-aa...
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Peace through the ASEAN Way of diplomacy, consensus, and non-interference has promoted regional stability and cooperation in ASEAN, and managed interstate disputes while respecting sovereignty. However, internal conflicts remain challenging to address. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-as...
July 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Peace through the ASEAN Way of diplomacy, consensus, and non-interference has promoted regional stability and cooperation in ASEAN, and managed interstate disputes while respecting sovereignty. However, internal conflicts remain challenging to address. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-as...
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The EU’s integration, rooted in post-WWII peacebuilding, limits state sovereignty through economic and legal cooperation. This unique supranational model replaces war with lasting peace by uniting diverse nations into a “federalism without federation.” cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/for-a-...
July 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The EU’s integration, rooted in post-WWII peacebuilding, limits state sovereignty through economic and legal cooperation. This unique supranational model replaces war with lasting peace by uniting diverse nations into a “federalism without federation.” cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/for-a-...
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This post analyses the role regional human rights courts play as peacemakers and peacekeepers. Regional tribunals might help establish the conditions for a peaceful society, restoration of peace, and prevent further internal/international conflicts. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/region...
July 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
This post analyses the role regional human rights courts play as peacemakers and peacekeepers. Regional tribunals might help establish the conditions for a peaceful society, restoration of peace, and prevent further internal/international conflicts. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/region...
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This blog post explores the history and function of the PCA and the ICJ, two institutions designed to promote peace through law. Preventing war, judging war? The post examines this tension in the role and practice of these courts. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/peace-...
July 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This blog post explores the history and function of the PCA and the ICJ, two institutions designed to promote peace through law. Preventing war, judging war? The post examines this tension in the role and practice of these courts. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/peace-...
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This post proposes that Article 39 of the UN Charter should be re-read along with Article 24(1) in the language of peace for the UNSC to carry out its ‘primary’ responsibility for maintaining international peace and security effectively. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/re-rea...
July 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This post proposes that Article 39 of the UN Charter should be re-read along with Article 24(1) in the language of peace for the UNSC to carry out its ‘primary’ responsibility for maintaining international peace and security effectively. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/re-rea...
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Provisional measures requests at the ICJ can stabilize conflicts by preserving rights and diplomacy, but risk politicising disputes, legal uncertainty, and overburdening the Court. Clearer rules and coordination could enhance their peacebuilding role. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/multip...
July 4, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Provisional measures requests at the ICJ can stabilize conflicts by preserving rights and diplomacy, but risk politicising disputes, legal uncertainty, and overburdening the Court. Clearer rules and coordination could enhance their peacebuilding role. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/multip...
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International law recognizes non-State armed groups in peace deals, but lasting peace needs wider inclusion of diverse non-State actors. Engaging broader communities boosts legitimacy and public support, making peace processes more durable and effective.
cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-ar...
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July 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
International law recognizes non-State armed groups in peace deals, but lasting peace needs wider inclusion of diverse non-State actors. Engaging broader communities boosts legitimacy and public support, making peace processes more durable and effective.
cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-ar...
cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-ar...
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Women’s participation in peace processes through instruments like CEDAW and UNSC Resolution 1325 suffer from weak enforcement and elite-driven negotiations which limit impact. Stronger legal obligations + accountability would ensure meaningful inclusion cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/what-r...
July 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Women’s participation in peace processes through instruments like CEDAW and UNSC Resolution 1325 suffer from weak enforcement and elite-driven negotiations which limit impact. Stronger legal obligations + accountability would ensure meaningful inclusion cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/what-r...
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Quantum computing poses risks to global digital peace. Urgent international cooperation is needed to create legal norms, adopt quantum-resistant cybersecurity standards, and establish treaties to ensure secure, stable cyberspace. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/seekin...
July 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Quantum computing poses risks to global digital peace. Urgent international cooperation is needed to create legal norms, adopt quantum-resistant cybersecurity standards, and establish treaties to ensure secure, stable cyberspace. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/seekin...
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The right to peace is being often interpreted as a proclamation rather than a human right. Elena Pribytkova argues for urgent measures to advance the right to peace as a universal, high-priority, claimable, and enforceable legal entitlement. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-ri...
July 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The right to peace is being often interpreted as a proclamation rather than a human right. Elena Pribytkova argues for urgent measures to advance the right to peace as a universal, high-priority, claimable, and enforceable legal entitlement. cil.nus.edu.sg/blogs/the-ri...