The Japan Chapter of the Asian Society of International Law The 17th Annual Conference
Securitisation and International Law in Asia Sunday, June 28, 2026 Umeda, Osaka (in a hybrid format) Supported by Kwansei Gakuin University Recent developments in Asia demonstrate that securitisation is no longer confined to highly visible conflicts such as Russia–Ukraine or Israel–Hamas. Although less extensively covered in global media, interstate armed confrontations have occurred in Asia,…
Read MoreYearbook of International Humanitarian Law, Volume 29 (2026) – Call for Abstracts
Theme: International Humanitarian Law and Courts The modern laws of war largely evolved from self-enforcing customary rules. Legal compliance rested on the anticipation of harmful consequences from breaches – ranging from belligerent reprisals to reputational damage for engaging in foul play or ‘savagery’. Aware of the powerful logic of reciprocity, even 19th century humanitarians thought it…
Read More[WEBINAR] Climate Litigation in Asia: Courts, Rights, and Environmental Accountability (5 May 2026, 2:30PM – 3:45PM IST)
Climate Litigation in Asia: Courts, Rights, and Environmental Accountability Date: 5 May 2026 Time: 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM IST Format: Webinar (Google Meet) Join us by scanning the QR or use http://meet.google.com/smrizxd-wfg
Read MoreSolidarity Statement on the Humanitarian Impact of the Ongoing Armed Conflict in West Asia (6 March 2026)
Asian Society of International Law Solidarity Statement on the Humanitarian Impact of the Ongoing Armed Conflict in West Asia 6 March 2026 The Asian Society of International Law (the “Society”) expresses its deepest solidarity with all civilians affected by the ongoing armed conflict in West Asia, including current and former members of its Executive…
Read MoreCall for Papers: Gonzaga in Florence 2026 Human Rights Conference (Deadline 20 February 2026)
Call for Papers: Gonzaga in Florence 2026 Human Rights Conference Gonzaga in Florence 2026 Human Rights Conference Executive Aggrandizement and Decline of Rule of Law and Democracy: Human Rights Perspective May 22, 2026 Florence, Italy Gonzaga University School of Law invites proposals for paper presentations at its 2026 Human Rights Conference in Florence, Italy. The…
Read MoreAsianSIL IELIG and ECU SLRC Submit Inputs to OHCHR on the Marshall Islands’ Nuclear Legacy
On 27 January 2026, members of the Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) International Environmental Law Interest Group (IELIG), in collaboration with the Socio-Legal Research Cluster (SLRC), School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University (ECU), submitted their Response and Inputs to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ (OHCHR) Call…
Read MoreCall for Papers: Japan Chapter of the Asian Society of International Law – 17th Annual Conference
The Japan Chapter of the Asian Society of International Law The 17th Annual Conference Sunday, June 28, 2026 Osaka(Umeda), Japan Securitisation and International Law in Asia Recent developments in Asia demonstrate that securitisation is no longer confined to highly visible conflicts such as Russia–Ukraine or Israel–Hamas. Although less extensively covered in global media, interstate armed…
Read MoreANZSIL Annual Conference 2026: Call for Papers (deadline 16 February 2026)
Navigating Stormy Seas: People, Place and Perspectives in International Law 33rd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand Wednesday, 1 July – Friday, 3 July 2026 Co-hosted by the New Zealand Centre for Public Law Call for Papers and Panel…
Read More(Hybrid International Conference) Empowering Through Digital Technologies (9 Dec 2025, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM SGT)
NUS Centre for International Law is pleased to invite readers to register for the upcoming conference ‘Empowering Through Digital Technologies,’ which explores how digital technologies influence human rights, social inclusion, and sustainable development. The hybrid international conference “Empowering Through Digital Technologies” will take place on 9 December 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at the…
Read MoreFrom Forest to Framework: Traceability, Technology, and International Law in Combating the Illegal Timber Trade (25 November Webinar)
Join us on 25 November, 1:30-2:45PM AEST (11:30AM-12:45PM SGT) This joint webinar, co-hosted by the Oceans and International Environmental Law Interest Group (OIELIG) of ANZSIL and the International Environmental Law Group (IELIG) of AsianSIL, brings together leading experts to examine how traceability and emerging technologies can enhance international cooperation in forestry governance, support the…
Read MoreIGIHL Symposium 2025 – The Interaction between International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law
The Interest Group of International Humanitarian Law (IGIHL) of the Asian Society of International Law plans to organize a symposium at China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), Beijing on 15 November 2025. The theme of this year’s symposium is the interaction between international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The IGIHL is now…
Read MoreNotice of the 10th General Meeting for Members
NOTICE OF THE 10th GENERAL MEETING FOR MEMBERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 10th General Meeting of the Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) will be held virtually (via Zoom) at Singapore Time 3pm on Friday, 14 November 2025. Prior to the meeting, I wish to bring to the attention of the members the…
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