Call for Papers – The Irish Yearbook of International Law, Volume XVIII, Submission Deadline- 16 October 2026

At a moment of profound anxiety for the international legal system, the Editors of The Irish Yearbook of International Law invite submissions on any area of international law for publication as an article in the next volume of the Irish Yearbook (Volume XVIII).

The ongoing armed conflicts and humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and beyond, the posture of the Trump administration towards international law and international institutions, and the challenges posed by climate change, AI, and migration reflect some of the many ways in which international law is under pressure. At the same time, the role of international courts and tribunals (from the International Court of Justice to regional human rights courts, arbitral tribunals, and the International Criminal Court) has never been as present in the public consciousness. For its part, Ireland continues to promote a foreign policy dedicated to multilateralism, human rights, and international law, even as the geopolitical landscape shifts in significant and unpredictable ways.

While the Irish Yearbook welcomes submissions with a connection to Irish practice and interests, this is not a requirement. Submissions should be 10,000 to 12,000 words in length; longer pieces may be considered in exceptional cases. Submissions should also include a brief 100-word abstract, conform to OSCOLA, and include confirmation of exclusive submission. Selected manuscripts will be subject to double-blind peer review. Submissions from early-career researchers are welcome.

Please send article submissions to Professor Owen McIntyre (o.mcintyre@ucc.ie) by Friday, 16 October 2026.
The Irish Yearbook will also consider proposals for book reviews on recent titles relating to international law. Please send review proposals to Dr. Venkat Iyer (v.iyer@ulster.ac.uk) by Monday, 31 August 2026.