Leonel Lisboa

International Law Unboxed

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International Law Unboxed explores global legal decisions, human rights, and sustainability in a clear and accessible way. Hosted by Leonel Lisboa, each episode unpacks cases and legislation, making international law practical and relevant for today’s world.

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Leonel Lisboa

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[S01E05] Defense and displacement: The Wall Opinion 22.09.2025 33:28

Can a defensive instrument offend rights? Where does international law draw the line on walls? In this episode, human rights lawyer Leonel Lisboa unpacks the Wall Opinion. This is episode 5 of Modern Echoes of International Justice , a 10-episode series on how the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has shaped sustainability, business, and human rights. If you have any questions, suggestions or i...

[S01E04] Damming a River: The Gabčíkovo–Nagymaros Case 15.09.2025 29:58

What happens when a state abandons a dam project — and its neighbor diverts most of the river instead? Can environmental concerns excuse breaking a treaty? And can a “countermeasure” justify taking control of a shared watercourse? In this episode, human rights lawyer Leonel Lisboa unpacks the Gabčíkovo–Nagymaros Case (Hungary v. Slovakia). This is episode 4 of Modern Echoes of International Justic...

[S01E03] Universal Obligations and Corporate Shields: The Barcelona Traction Case 08.09.2025 37:15

Are investors' interests the same as rights? And does humanity in itself has rights — rights that correspond of obligations the States have towards all? In this opening episode, the human rights lawyer Leonel Lisboa analyses the Barcelona Traction Case. This is episode 3 of Modern Echoes of International Justice , a 10-episode series on how the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has shaped s...

[S01E02] Words versus Harm: Nuclear Weapons and the Law 31.08.2025 23:28

Can mass destruction of human lives and the environment and ever be legal? In this opening episode, the human rights lawyer Leonel Lisboa analyses the Nuclear Weapons Advisory Opinion. This is episode 2 of Modern Echoes of International Justice , a 10-episode series on how the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has shaped sustainability, business, and human rights. If you have any questions, sug...

[S01E01] Unboxing the International Court of Justice 22.08.2025 8:46

We are living through an environmental crisis and increasing pressure on human rights. Poverty and exploitation drive environmental harm, while climate change threatens all — hitting the most vulnerable hardest. Yet international law offers tools and inspiration. In this opening episode, Leonel Lisboa — human rights lawyer and educator — introduces Modern Echoes of International Justice , a 10-epi...

Teaser: International Law Unboxed 20.08.2025 0:40

Teaser for the International Law Unboxed and for the 10-episode series Modern Echoes of International Justice , on how the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has shaped sustainability, business, and human rights. If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions please leave a comment here or reach out via social media or email. Instagram: ⁠international.law.unboxed⁠ Email: ⁠ ⁠intlawunboxed@outloo...