Call for Applications: Unilateral Sanctions under International Law and in Global Politics, Application Deadline- March 31, 2025

Call for Applications: Unilateral Sanctions under International Law and in Global Politics, Application Deadline- March 31, 2025

Over the years, unilateral sanctions have been making the headlines. Such measures are to be distinguished by sanctions adopted by an international organization against its member states, such as UN Security Council sanctions. Undoubtedly, the most reported upon sanctions are those adopted by the EU and the US against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine. These measures are frequently referred to as ‘unprecedented’. Actors adopting sanctions have gone out of their way to impose maximum costs on Russia by freezing its Central Bank assets, blocking its access to SWIFT, prohibiting import of Russian goods, etc. To ensure third states comply with their restrictions, they have progressively extended their jurisdictional reach. More recently, some scholars and states have suggested that temporarily frozen assets of Russian nationals and authorities can be confiscated and used to repay damages caused to Ukraine.

Target audience

The course targets (advanced) students with a basic knowledge and understanding of public international law. For this reason, it is best suited to those who have a degree in public international law or who have followed a course during their studies. It is also open to professionals of different disciplines who have experience with international law and/or issues relating to its enforcement.

Please contact the course director in case of doubt.

Aim of the course

The course aims to equip students with the knowledge on the current legal regime that governs unilateral sanctions, including not only its certainties but also its grey areas and controversies. Unilateral sanctions are also studied in the political landscape within they operate.

It is suitable for those who plan to study, or work in, the field of unilateral sanctions. The course will also be beneficial to those who already work in this field and who want to deepen their knowledge.

Study load

One intensive week (Monday to Friday) of interactive lectures and presentations.

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