CISD

The CISD podcast series is a collection of lectures, debates and conversations exploring international affairs.
Issues ranging from nuclear proliferation to humanitarian intervention are discussed by a mix of prominent scholars, students and practitioners.
The series aims to capture the multi-disciplinary approach of the Centre as well as its advocacy of the some of the more non-conventional or marginalized issues in international affairs.
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The United Nations Special Procedures System: the Challenges of Human Rights ImplementationFri, 2015-02-27 21:41
On the 25th of February, the 13th Annual Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen International Law lecture was held in association with... See details
Nuclear Weapons vs. Humanitarian ImperativeFri, 2015-02-27 21:03
On the 24th of February, a panel comprised of Rebecca Sharkey, Sarah Graham-Brown and Dr Dan Plesch led a seminar that... See details
Preserving the Rule of Law in the Commonwealth: the role of the legal community?Fri, 2015-02-27 19:26
On the 17th of February, Professor Peter Slinn gave a talk on the British Commonwealth and the Rule of Law from a... See details
Post-2015 UN Development: Making Change Happen? Fri, 2015-01-23 23:21
On the 20th of January, Dr Laura Hammond chaired a discussion featuring the content of the newly released book,... See details
Sovereignty and JusticeFri, 2015-01-16 21:20
On the 13th of January, Dr Mark S. Ellis gave a talk on the topic of his new book, "Sovereignty and Justice: Balancing... See details
The Leaderless RevolutionThu, 2015-01-15 21:33
On the 3rd of December, Carne Ross gave a lecture on his experience and work as a diplomat, challenging both the... See details
Reinforcing International Criminal Justice: Building on the Work of the 1943-48 UN War Crimes Commission (UNWCC)Thu, 2014-11-20 20:35
On the 19th of November a panel comprised of Professor Kevin Jon Heller, Shanti Sattler, Dr Mark Ellis, Dr Lutz Oette,... See details
Making Corporations AccountableThu, 2014-11-20 20:09
On the 11th of November, Jack Blum gave a lecture about the challenges of Corporate Accountability and Limited... See details
From Failed Interventions to a New Strategy for AfghanistanFri, 2014-10-31 20:37
On the 21st of October, Dr Graciana del Castillo gave a lecture discussing the current concerns presented in her latest... See details
Rough Justice: The International Criminal Court in a World of Power PoliticsThu, 2014-10-30 19:46
On the 22nd of October, Dr David Bosco and Anthony Dworkin gave a lecture about the current and future challenges of... See details
Did the Arab 'Spring' Wither Away? - Rabab El MahdiTue, 2014-05-20 18:04
Many hopes and expectations of what has been labelled the Arab 'Spring' in 2011 has turned into scepticism and... See details
Establishing human rights in post-revolution states and in international watersMon, 2014-04-07 18:43
On 3rd of March, David Hammond gave a lecture about the challenges of promoting and protecting human rights in... See details
Professor Page Fortna: "Do Terrorists Win? Rebels? Use of Terrorism and Civil War Outcomes"Mon, 2014-03-24 14:30
As part of CISD?s International Relations Speaker Series, on Wednesday 19th March, Professor Page Fortna presented a... See details
Corporate Accountability and Limited Liability (CALL) - House of CommonsWed, 2014-03-19 15:11
This event was held on 4 December, 2013, and was organised by the Corporate Accountability and Limited Liability group... See details
'New approaches to General and Complete Disarmament - looking towards Mexico and The Hague' at the United Nations in GenevaTue, 2014-02-25 14:33
On 12 February 2014, the Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation (SCRAP) held a discussion about... See details
Dr Manica Balasegaram - Influencing Policy at an International LevelTue, 2014-01-28 13:49
Dr Manica Balasegaram is Executive Director of M?decins Sans Frontieres' (MSF) Access Campaign. He is the former... See details
Professor Manu Bhagavan - India, UNRRA and New InternationalismTue, 2014-01-21 14:23
Manu Bhagavan talks about his new book "The Peacemakers: India and The Quest for One World); and more generally about... See details
Talking Diplomacy with Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald Fri, 2014-01-17 18:45
On the 15th October 2013 Sir Nigel Sheinwald came to discuss the changing face of diplomacy, the challenges facing the... See details
CALL at The House of CommonsFri, 2014-01-17 18:24
CISD?s Corporate Accountability and Limited Liability (CALL) research group hosted a panel discussion and debate in The... See details
UNWCC Conference Day 2 - Plenary 3 International Criminal Law IIWed, 2013-12-11 14:17
This two day conference, marking the 70th anniversary of the UN War Crimes Commission (UNWCC), explored the relevance... See details
The CIA's role in Vietnam - Professor Randall WoodsTue, 2013-12-10 13:59
On the 26th of November 2013, Professor Randall Woods gave a talk about the role the CIA played in Vietnam and the... See details
Arms Trade Treaty - From Negotiation to Implementation Mon, 2013-11-25 14:22
On November 19, 2013 Martin Butcher gave a talk about his recent work on The Arms Trade Treaty, which was adopted by... See details
CISD Annual Lecture 2013: 'On Climate Change: A war by other means'Mon, 2013-08-05 18:36
The 2013 CISD Annual Lecture was presented by John Ashton CBE. Mr Ashton is a distinguished diplomat with more than 30... See details
Peter Katzenstein on 'Civilizations in World politics: Beyond East and West'Tue, 2013-06-18 17:57
On March 14th, Peter Katzenstein talked about 'Civilizations in World politics: Beyond East and West' at SOAS.... See details
Panel Discussion on ?Current Challenges facing the International Criminal Court?Fri, 2013-06-14 23:27
The Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) at SOAS, University of London hosted a panel discussion... See details
Interview ? Professor Peter Katzenstein on ?Civilisations in World Politics- Beyond East and West?Fri, 2013-06-14 23:22
Dr Leslie Vinjamuri and Dr Stephen Hopgood interviewed Professor Peter Katzenstein on March 14th 2013 on his current... See details
The Arms Trade TreatyThu, 2013-03-07 13:40
On 26 February 2013, Martin Butcher gave a talk on the challenges and issues surrounding the Arm Trade Treaty with a... See details
Transnational corporations and global capitalism: reflections on the last forty years Thu, 2013-03-07 13:34
On 29 January 2013, Hugo Radice gave a talk on 'Transnational corporations and global capitalism', looking at the... See details
SCRAP talk on, 'New Approaches to General and Complete Disarmament: The Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation' at the United Nations in GenevaTue, 2013-03-05 20:23
On Wednesday 13 February 2013, the Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation (SCRAP) held a public... See details
The UN subcommittee on Prevention of Torture: its work, problems and prospectsThu, 2013-02-28 15:56
On February 4th, CISD & UNA-Westminster Annual Law Lecture 2013 was held in SOAS. The lecture of "The UN subcommittee... See details
Do the British Notice the People Killed by Their Armed Forces ? A Discussion by Dr Dan Plesch and Paul SchulteFri, 2013-02-22 16:46
In a discussion meeting Dr Dan Plesch and Mr Paul Schulte from King's College discussed whether the British notice the... See details
Daniel Philpott, Reconciliation in Politics? On The Meaning of Justice in the Wake of Massive InjusticeFri, 2013-02-22 16:22
Daniel Philpott is Associate Professor of Political Science and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He is... See details
Drones, Morality, and International LawFri, 2013-01-25 17:09
On December 4th, Prof. David Luban gave a talk about "Drones, Morality and International Law" at SOAS. David Luban is a... See details
Democratisation, Securitisation and Human Rights in Burma: Where do the Rohingya fit in?Thu, 2013-01-24 15:24
On Friday 30 November 2012, the Center of International Studies and Diplomacy and the Equal Rights Trust co-organized a... See details
Dragon Ladies - America?s Fascination with Asia: From Madame Chiang to Madame Nhu and Imelda MarcosThu, 2013-01-24 14:52
On Monday 10 December 2012, Dr Christopher Jespersen gave a talk on his project: "Dragon Ladies - America?s Fascination... See details
Lisa Hajjar on 'Lawfare and Targeted Killing: A comparative analysis of Israeli and US policies and their challengers'Wed, 2013-01-23 12:11
On the 15th of January 2013, Lisa Hajjar gave a talk at SOAS on 'Lawfare and Targeted Killing: A comparative analysis... See details
Daniel Philpott on 'Reconciliation in Politics? On The Meaning of Justice in the Wake of Massive Injustice'Wed, 2013-01-23 12:10
On Thursday 29 November, Professor Daniel Philpott gave a talk on 'Reconciliation in Politics? On The Meaning of... See details