International Workshop to Explore Why Some Global Crises Gain Legal Focus,Others Don’t
The Hague,Netherlands – The Asser Institute is hosting a workshop focused on “International Legal Resonance,” investigating the phenomenon of selective attention within international law – why certain breaches of international law garner meaningful response while others are largely overlooked. The workshop seeks to understand how international lawyers engage with global crises and the factors influencing which issues gain prominence.
Scholars from international law, international relations, history, sociology, philosophy, and related disciplines are invited to submit proposals. Research may explore existing scholarship on selective attention, the role of “resonance” in shaping legal engagement, case studies demonstrating how shifts in attention impacted legal or political outcomes, or the influence of traditional and digital media in directing focus.
Interested applicants should submit a 250-300 word abstract and a one-page CV to both c.lewis@asser.nl and g.chlevickaite@asser.nl with the subject line ‘Workshop on International Legal Resonance’ by 23:59 hrs CET on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.Prosperous applicants will be informed by mid-November 2025.
The workshop will be held in person at the Asser Institute, with limited funding available for travel and accommodation.Remote participation will be considered on an exceptional basis.
Further details are available in the full call for abstracts: https://www.asser.nl/media/798233/call-for-abstracts-international-legal-resonance-final-110925.pdf
