Call for Papers | International Webinar on the Right of Self-Defence under International Law: Register by Aug 20
About the Organisation
The Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore, was established in 1973 and is a prominent institution in Southern India, recognised for its high standards in legal education and research. The department offers a two-year LL.M. program with specialisations in Constitutional Law, International Law, and Business and Trade Law. The program is research-oriented, requiring students to complete a dissertation, many of which are published. The department also offers a Ph.D. program, supporting advanced research under the guidance of experienced faculty. It attracts a diverse student body from across India and internationally, including countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Kenya, Tanzania, and Yemen.
About the Event
In recent years, the international community has witnessed a series of devastating armed conflicts involving Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, Israel and Lebanon, Israel and Iran, the United States and Iran, among others. These wars, characterized by the deployment of advanced military technologies, have resulted in significant civilian casualties, widespread environmental degradation, large-scale displacement of populations, and disruptions to international trade, investment, and development. Such developments present grave challenges to international peace and security and pose significant obstacles to sustainable global progress.
These conflicts raise pressing legal and ethical concerns. It is neither morally defensible nor legally permissible under international law for militarily powerful states to unilaterally resort to the use of force against less powerful states without due regard for the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Article 51 of the UN Charter recognises the inherent right of states to self-defence, affirming the sovereign equality of all nations and the importance of collective security.
In this context, the present webinar aims to provide a platform for critical engagement with the legal foundations, contemporary practices, and future trajectories of the right of self-defence under international law. By drawing on the perspectives of international legal scholars, practitioners, and students, this event seeks to foster informed discussion on how international law can contribute meaningfully to the regulation of force and the promotion of global peace and justice.
Eligibility
This webinar is open to students of law, faculty members, legal practitioners, and students of political science and international relations. Please note that there is no call for papers for this event.
Themes
- The Legal Foundations of the Right of Self-Defence under International Law
- Self-Defence Against Non-State Actors and Asymmetric Threats
- Pre-Emptive, Preventive, and Collective Self-Defence: Norms and Controversies
- Humanitarian and Environmental Impacts of the Use of Force in Self-Defence
- Reforming International Mechanisms for the Regulation and Accountability of Force
Registration Procedure
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Date: 29th August 2025
- Last date of Registration:20th August 2025
- Time: 3 PM to 7 PM
- Mode: Virtual
- Free E-Certificates will be provided to all participants.
- Registration Fees: NIL
Contact Information
For inquiries and participation confirmation, please contact the following on [email protected]
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