"We have to be able to recognize that we have discrimination in our society, that there is prejudice and that we are... See details
Wed, 2018-10-31 21:00
"We have to be able to recognize that we have discrimination in our society, that there is prejudice and that we are going to have to do some concrete things to deal with it. But if we are not even prepared to admit that its there, we are not going to make any progress." Valerie Amos...
Dr Ayesha Siddiqa, SOAS South Asia Institute – Research Associate
In an age where a number of South Asian states... See details
Fri, 2018-03-09 12:31
Dr Ayesha Siddiqa, SOAS South Asia Institute – Research Associate
In an age where a number of South Asian states seem to re-define their nationalism, Pakistan is engaged in building both its identity and partnerships aimed at re-defining the country's role and status in the hierarchy of...
Dr Frederic Grare, Carnegie’s South Asia Program - Non-Resident Senior Fellow See details
Tue, 2018-02-13 23:29
Dr Frederic Grare, Carnegie’s South Asia Program - Non-Resident Senior Fellow
Chenaara Edghill-Peart talks about the rise of corporate compliance. From what it entails such as anti-bribery, to why... See details
Thu, 2018-01-11 12:45
Chenaara Edghill-Peart talks about the rise of corporate compliance. From what it entails such as anti-bribery, to why it has gained importance over the last 6 years, including her very unusual career on how she has found herself working across industries as an ex-SOAS student. She will also touch...
This session - led by Ms Vicky Bird and Dr Avinash Paliwal - will offer an introduction to the archives of the UK... See details
Thu, 2018-01-11 12:42
This session - led by Ms Vicky Bird and Dr Avinash Paliwal - will offer an introduction to the archives of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office' papers on Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and China. Highly suitable for teaching and research purposes, these archives are now available digitally via...
Professor Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute, talks about the Korean Crisis. Will the Trump... See details
Thu, 2018-01-11 12:38
Professor Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute, talks about the Korean Crisis. Will the Trump Administration manage to get China to help resolve the nuclear and missile challenges from North Korea? This talk will focus on the real drivers behind China’s policy towards the challenges...
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China and India’s contemporary rise to prominence will significantly impact upon geopolitics over the... See details
Mon, 2017-12-04 00:21
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China and India’s contemporary rise to prominence will significantly impact upon geopolitics over the coming decades. Based upon the presenter's recent book - China and India: Asia's Emergent Great Powers (Polity, 2017) - this talk will provide a comparative analysis of their shared...
In the first of the “Ambassador in Residence Discussion Series 2017” H.E. Ambassador Abdul Minty speaks about... See details
Sun, 2017-11-26 17:12
In the first of the “Ambassador in Residence Discussion Series 2017” H.E. Ambassador Abdul Minty speaks about Recent Political Developments in South Africa.
H.E. Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty (retired) Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations Office at Geneva, Deputy...
Current thinking would lead you to believe that Western delegates were responsible for getting women’s right into the... See details
Sat, 2017-11-25 00:47
Current thinking would lead you to believe that Western delegates were responsible for getting women’s right into the UN in 1945– but they weren’t. On the contrary, it was the vocal feminist claims of particularly non-Western women delegates that were instrumental in establishing this first...
Dr Plesch reviews renewed concerns over nuclear war and emerging technologies against the context of intensifying... See details
Tue, 2017-11-21 01:31
Dr Plesch reviews renewed concerns over nuclear war and emerging technologies against the context of intensifying regional conflicts, with hints for a 'soft landing'. He also talks about the Scrap Weapons project, for more information see: www.scrapweapons.com
Françoise Hampson, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Essex
Making rules and adhering to them has underpinned... See details
Tue, 2017-03-14 14:26
Françoise Hampson, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Essex
Making rules and adhering to them has underpinned the course of the United Nations and international relations more generally since 1945. Some States have not respected these and situations have arisen where adherence to these...
At CISD we benefit from wonderful lectures, but our students themselves can also offer unique perspectives. We have a... See details
Mon, 2017-01-23 20:44
At CISD we benefit from wonderful lectures, but our students themselves can also offer unique perspectives. We have a top UK research library, but our students themselves also have thousands of fascinating stories. We have a world-famous language centre, but our student body represents hundreds of...
In this talk, David C. Unger delves into the complexities of the US election. He discusses its immediate causes,... See details
Sat, 2016-11-26 21:15
In this talk, David C. Unger delves into the complexities of the US election. He discusses its immediate causes, identity politics, and how different parts of the globe will be affected.
Bio: David C. Unger is a journalist, author and is currently Adjunct Professor of American Foreign Policy at...
In this talk Dr. Dawood Azami of the BBC World Service and Malise Ruthven a contributor to the New York Review of Books... See details
Fri, 2016-11-25 17:46
In this talk Dr. Dawood Azami of the BBC World Service and Malise Ruthven a contributor to the New York Review of Books give their views on the Islamic State and the Caliphate.
REFLECTIONS ON THE ISLAMIC STATE AND THE CALIPHATE
Dr. Dawood Azami examines the global expansion and reach of the...
In this talk, Dr Pallavi Roy, Mushtaq Khan and Antonio Andreoni discuss Anti-corruption strategies in adverse... See details
Fri, 2016-11-11 18:36
In this talk, Dr Pallavi Roy, Mushtaq Khan and Antonio Andreoni discuss Anti-corruption strategies in adverse contexts and how to identify anti-corruption activities that are likely to have a high impact and that can be feasible in these contexts.
This talk was recorded on 18 October 2016
Interview with Dr Luc Brandt, a consultant with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about his experience... See details
Mon, 2016-05-23 13:33
Interview with Dr Luc Brandt, a consultant with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about his experience of working in the UN.
On the 17th of March, Joel Simon and Elisabeth Witchel discussed the increasing threat presented to press freedom, news... See details
Fri, 2015-03-20 19:26
On the 17th of March, Joel Simon and Elisabeth Witchel discussed the increasing threat presented to press freedom, news coverage, and the right of citizens to be informed. They talked about the modern dangers and constraints of journalism, and on the rising trend in which journalists around the...On the 9th of March, Professor Charles King gave a talk on his new book, 'Midnight at the Pera Palace: The Birth of... See details
Fri, 2015-03-13 20:57
On the 9th of March, Professor Charles King gave a talk on his new book, 'Midnight at the Pera Palace: The Birth of Modern Istanbul'. Charles King reveals the hidden Islamic jazz age in a period of urban reinvention and imperial collapse: a moment when the center of the Ottoman Empire began to...On the 3rd of March, Dr Susan Harris Rimmer gave a talk on gender in the field of diplomacy studies. The talk focuses... See details
Fri, 2015-03-13 19:59
On the 3rd of March, Dr Susan Harris Rimmer gave a talk on gender in the field of diplomacy studies. The talk focuses on how the new representation of women and LGBTI+ persons in the practice of diplomacy since the mid-twentieth century should have made a profound impact on the field of diplomacy...On the 25th of February, the 13th Annual Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen International Law lecture was held in association with... See details
Fri, 2015-02-27 21:41
On the 25th of February, the 13th Annual Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen International Law lecture was held in association with the United Nations Association Westminster Branch, the Centre for International Studies & Diplomacy at SOAS, and the International Committee of the Bar Council of England and Wales....On the 24th of February, a panel comprised of Rebecca Sharkey, Sarah Graham-Brown and Dr Dan Plesch led a seminar that... See details
Fri, 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 looked into the tension between military strategic thinking and the primacy of the humanitarian imperative. The discussion explores how, since the creation of the atomic bomb, the...On the 17th of February, Professor Peter Slinn gave a talk on the British Commonwealth and the Rule of Law from a... See details
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 practitioner's perspective. The talk addressed a wide range of critical issues concerning the history and legal significance of the Commonwealth. Discussion extended as far as...On the 20th of January, Dr Laura Hammond chaired a discussion featuring the content of the newly released book,... See details
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, 'Post-2015 UN Development: Making Change Happen?'. The talk was headed by a number of academics involved in the project including editors Dr Thomas G. Weiss and Stephen Browne, as well as...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
Fri, 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 the Principle of Complementarity between International and Domestic War Crimes Tribunals". Dr Ellis discusses the critical issues facing international criminal justice and makes...On the 3rd of December, Carne Ross gave a lecture on his experience and work as a diplomat, challenging both the... See details
Thu, 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 current British system of political government as well as standardized approaches to global crises. Discussing his books 'Leaderless Generation' and 'The Independent Diplomat: Dispatches...On the 19th of November a panel comprised of Professor Kevin Jon Heller, Shanti Sattler, Dr Mark Ellis, Dr Lutz Oette,... See details
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, and Dr Dan Plesch discussed the International Criminal Court (ICC) in relation to new evidence of national war crime trials held after World War II. This new evidence was discussed...On the 11th of November, Jack Blum gave a lecture about the challenges of Corporate Accountability and Limited... See details
Thu, 2014-11-20 20:09
On the 11th of November, Jack Blum gave a lecture about the challenges of Corporate Accountability and Limited Liability (CALL) in a globalised world. He discusses it in the context of state kleptocracy and personal responsibilities. Fraud and corruption run through the economy, hidden in...On the 21st of October, Dr Graciana del Castillo gave a lecture discussing the current concerns presented in her latest... See details
Fri, 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 book, 'Guilty Party: The International Community in Afghanistan?. The lecture included commentary on aid and drug dependency in Afghanistan, as well as the challenges that both...On the 22nd of October, Dr David Bosco and Anthony Dworkin gave a lecture about the current and future challenges of... See details
Thu, 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 the International Criminal Court (ICC) in a world of power politics, specifically the argument that the court is biased and a Western tool of imperialism, ignoring the crimes...Many hopes and expectations of what has been labelled the Arab 'Spring' in 2011 has turned into scepticism and... See details
Tue, 2014-05-20 18:04
Many hopes and expectations of what has been labelled the Arab 'Spring' in 2011 has turned into scepticism and uncertainty two years later. From Egypt to Syria the situation does not seem to be as promising for the 'freedom', 'dignity' and 'justice' that millions of Arab protesters have called for....This event was held on 4 December, 2013, and was organised by the Corporate Accountability and Limited Liability group... See details
Wed, 2014-03-19 15:11
This event was held on 4 December, 2013, and was organised by the Corporate Accountability and Limited Liability group at the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS, University of London.
This is the second event in a series of Parliamentary debates chaired by Lord Phillips of...On 12 February 2014, the Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation (SCRAP) held a discussion about... See details
Tue, 2014-02-25 14:33
On 12 February 2014, the Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation (SCRAP) held a discussion about complete and general disarmament at the Palais des Nations, the United Nations in Geneva.
The event was hosted by the Permanent Mission of Finland and chaired by Ambassador P?ivi...CISD?s Corporate Accountability and Limited Liability (CALL) research group hosted a panel discussion and debate in The... See details
Fri, 2014-01-17 18:24
CISD?s Corporate Accountability and Limited Liability (CALL) research group hosted a panel discussion and debate in The House of Lords on the reform of limited liability. Investors have no legal liability for any negative impact of the corporations they have shares in. Limited Liability was...This two day conference, marking the 70th anniversary of the UN War Crimes Commission (UNWCC), explored the relevance... See details
Wed, 2013-12-11 14:17
This two day conference, marking the 70th anniversary of the UN War Crimes Commission (UNWCC), explored the relevance of the UNWCC to present policy and practice. The conference was chaired by Justice Richard Goldstone.
Plenary 3 features a continued discussion on the contemporary relevance of the...Plenary 1: Historical Perspective - A Focus on Select UNWCC Member States and their Representatives.
This two day... See details
Wed, 2013-11-27 17:14
Plenary 1: Historical Perspective - A Focus on Select UNWCC Member States and their Representatives.
This two day conference, chaired by Justice Richard Goldstone, marked the 70th anniversary of a forgotten initiative in operation from 1943 to 1948 and evaluate the potential contribution of the...This two day conference, marking the 70th anniversary of the UN War Crimes Commission (UNWCC), explored the relevance... See details
Wed, 2013-11-27 14:45
This two day conference, marking the 70th anniversary of the UN War Crimes Commission (UNWCC), explored the relevance of the UNWCC to present policy and practice. The conference was chaired by Justice Richard Goldstone.
The event was hosted by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy...The Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) at SOAS, University of London hosted a panel discussion... See details
Fri, 2013-06-14 23:27
The Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) at SOAS, University of London hosted a panel discussion Thursday 16 May with the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC).
The panel included Stewart, Dadimos Haile of REDRESS, Justice Richard Goldstone and the CICC's Bill...Dr Leslie Vinjamuri and Dr Stephen Hopgood interviewed Professor Peter Katzenstein on March 14th 2013 on his current... See details
Fri, 2013-06-14 23:22
Dr Leslie Vinjamuri and Dr Stephen Hopgood interviewed Professor Peter Katzenstein on March 14th 2013 on his current research concerning the politics of civilizations. Professor Katzenstein?s work lies at the intersection of international relations and comparative politics and addresses issues of...On 26 February 2013, Martin Butcher gave a talk on the challenges and issues surrounding the Arm Trade Treaty with a... See details
Thu, 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 view to the upcoming UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty (18-28 March).
Martin Butcher is a policy adviser on arms issues for Oxfam. He has worked in the field of security,...On 29 January 2013, Hugo Radice gave a talk on 'Transnational corporations and global capitalism', looking at the... See details
Thu, 2013-03-07 13:34
On 29 January 2013, Hugo Radice gave a talk on 'Transnational corporations and global capitalism', looking at the changes that have taken place in the nature and scope of TNCs and their role in global capitalism over the past four decades. He further analysed how the academic study of TNCs...
