Erasmus Mundus in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (ILGSPD)

📚Gabriela Gómez Mantilla was also one of the three members of the Francophone team at the Jean-Pictet 2024 Competition. Here is her experience: "The Jean-Pictet is not a regular moot court, and even the application to the competition was unique. One of the questions our team had to address involved the existence of extraterrestrial species that had developed their own version of International Humanitarian Law. What would happen if their legal system did not recognize the protection offered by the Red Cross emblem? In just a few words, we had to explain how we would convince aliens to apply our IHL. Finding sources to respond to this question was a fun challenge that even led us to science fiction at some point. After extensive reading on interstellar criminal law and peaceful relations with extraterrestrial intelligence, we returned to Jean Pictet’s Principles of International Humanitarian Law. We realized the answer might lie in plain sight: the definition of humanitarianism and the moral sources of IHL".

📢 We continue sharing our students's experience from this year's Jean-Pictet Competition. Here is the story of Nikolaus Geyer: "Throughout the competition, we participated in 11 rounds. In every round, we played a different role: military commanders, ICRC legal advisors, members of affected communities, or even members of non-state armed groups. This diversity made the experience highly educational. Unlike in some other academic exercises we did not stop at demonstrating abstract legal knowledge. We had to find arguments appropriate for our roles and present them accordingly. This made IHL and the high stakes - sometimes literally life or death decisions - it deals with, come to life. The different roles also created entertaining situations. In one round, I was supposed to impersonate a fictional Captain Martinez with my team mates as legal advisors. I had memorised the name repeatedly, only to confidently introduce myself as Captain Ramirez. Resolving this mistake without breaking immersion was an unexpected, yet refreshing challenge. (Apologies for the shock again to my team mates :))".

⚖ The Jean-Pictet Competition through the eyes of our students! We will be sharing the experiences of our brilliant students who participated at this year's Jean-Pictet Competition. Here is Marina's story: "Representing the University of Glasgow at the 42nd French Edition of the Jean-Pictet Competition was undoubtedly a highly enriching experience, both academically and personally. Through a set of various complex challenges based on fictitious armed conflicts, our knowledge of general international law and international humanitarian law was rigorously tested over the course of a week as legal, military and political advisors, with sometimes as little as five minutes of preparation before an assessment (with that time also including running from one location to the conveniently furthest building). This uniquely immersive environment has solidified our practical skills in the field, culminating in our team reaching the finals and securing second place. While we take pride in this achievement, the enduring camaraderie forged with fellow participants from across the globe remains the most cherished aspect of our experience. We are grateful for the support of the University of Glasgow and the ILGSPD programme which has allowed us to participate in this incredible opportunity and become part of the global community of Jean-Pictetists".

⚖️Our brilliant master students at the Radboud University pathway had an inspiring visit to the International Criminal Court a couple of months ago! From insightful discussions on international justice to exploring the intricacies of global legal processes, this experience is a pivotal moment in their academic journey. It’s incredible to see our future legal experts delve into real-world applications of their studies. #RadboudUniversity #ICCHague #InternationalLaw #FutureLeaders #StudentLife #LegalStudies #GlobalJustice

A heartfelt thank you to the #Erasmus_Mundus scholarship for providing me, coming from a limited economic background in Lebanon during the country's worst economic crisis in decades, with the incredible opportunity to study in Glasgow, Barcelona, Munich, and Brussels. A few years ago, #Erasmus_Mundus kickstarted my international career 🌍. Happy 20th Birthday, #Erasmus_Mundus! 🎉 Erasmus Mundus in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (ILGSPD); Erasmus Mundus Association; European Commission

Excited to share that I am now an Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholar at the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals under the Erasmus Mundus in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (ILGSPD) Visiting Scholar scheme! I will be conducting research on sovereign debt restructuring. Looking forward to deliver two lectures to different groups of students on China's strategies and methodologies in sovereign debt restructuring, focusing on Zambia tomorrow. #Research #Academia #SovereignDebt #VisitingScholar

📢 Our students secured 87th place in memorials & 106th in international oral rounds of the 2024 Jessup Moot Court Competition. Beyond rankings, it's the shared experiences and lessons learned that truly define their journey. 🎉Well done Shalva, Bartholomew, Mariana, and Frederike!

Pleased to share a new background paper by our student Chloe Young, who traces the evolution of Russia & China’s perspectives on international law’s applicability in cyberspace by analysing their contributions to the Open-Ended Working Group on ICTs since 2019. The background paper can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/eV8ZTC-K Reviewing a broad range of written and oral government statements, the paper demonstrates that Russia and China advocate for the creation of a new legally binding instrument on cyberspace due to the ‘alleged gaps’ in existing international law relating to the qualification of computer attacks as armed attacks, attribution of malicious cyber activity, definition of illegal cyber behaviour, establishing the responsibility of manufacturers, countering online terrorist activity, and addressing the dissemination of illegal online content. The paper also identifies Russia and China’s positions on which issues fall outside the OEWG’s mandate and the extent to which the existing international law applies in cyberspace.

We are delighted to share a working paper by ILGSPD alumna Rusudan shashikadze on "The European Court of Human Rights in a New Era: The Rising Trend of Rights-Based Climate Change Litigation", published as part of our Publication Series. Ahead of three forthcoming Grand Chamber rulings in cases concerning climate change next week, this timely paper offers a comprehensive analysis of admissibility and merits-related issues that the Court will have to address in this context. The working paper can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/eDrM3r-Z

Last December the first cohort of ILGSPD students completed their two-year journey on the programme and obtained their well-earned diplomas at a graduation ceremony held at the University of Glasgow. Take a look at some of the special moments from the ceremony and hear our graduates reflect on their ILGSPD journey in this video 🎊 🎓 The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (ILGSPD) is an EU-funded multidisciplinary programme that takes students to three different study locations across Europe, as well as offering summer school and internship opportunities. Applications to study on this unique programme are still open: https://lnkd.in/e79fUQAr #ErasmusMundus #Erasmus #LLM #Masters #InternationalLaw #InternationalRelations #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/eNxGpMeQ