The Auxiliary Chamber

Part 1 of the new short series with Gabrielle McIntyre is now live! It is a great honor to discuss and learn more about the incredible story that is The TRNUC. Together we dive into the history of the Seychelles, the Commission’s creation and mandate, how to provide unity and reconciliation, the legal complexities, and lastly we discuss the controversial topic of providing amnesty.   As the Commis...

In Episode 20, with climate change front and center at COP27, we are going to dive with international legal Experts Maud Sarliève, into the current state of climate litigation, the first Russian climate limitation case, and the implications of climate litigation within European courts! Maud Sarliève Op-Ed on The Russian Climate case: https://www.justiceinfo.net/en/108576-cop-27-russian-activists-d...

It is an honor to present today's episode of the Podcast, offering a perspective from within the US Navy on International Law and the Law of the Sea with Commander and Professor Mike Layne. The Episode is out on all podcast platforms!

In episode 18 and Part 2 of the series with International Lawyers Florentine Vos and Gunjan Sharma from Volterra Fietta, we discuss practicing International Law at the International Court of Justice (The DRC v. Uganda case), the differences with the academic International law discipline, and favourite cases/horror stories!

Part 1 of the series with Florentine Vos and Gunjan Sharma from Volterra Fietta. From one extreme to the next, we discuss resource extraction and mining down in the deep seabed, governed by UNCLOS and the International Seabed Authority, too, potential resource extraction in outer space governed by Public International Law. With the demand for resources only increasing and the stakes for nations ri...

The podcast is thrilled to present the first episode of a new mini-series! Stepping outside of the academic law books, branching out into how different fields and disciplines use International law. In Episode 16, we discuss with Ambassador Jeroen Verheul in Ghana, the major differences he experienced between the study and practical usage of international law. After this, we look at how embassies a...

A discussion with Dr. Vivek Bhatt, Untangling International Law’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine! Looking at; applicable frameworks, discourse surrounding legal responses, and finally, the roles of the media, politicians, and the history of IL.

In this episode, it is an honor to discuss with Dr. Barrie Sander, who not only explains the academic content of his new book but also the very personal human side of his PhD and publishing journey within International Law.

In this special edition of the podcast, Akshaj Garg interviews me on my Arctic International Environmental Law research, Looking at possibilities and challenges of International Environmental Law and climate change within the Arctic Council as the region's legal regime

This week's episode is focused on a critically understudied aspect of both IHL and IHRL: People with Disabilities in Armed Conflict, The Forgotten Victims. This topic is presented with the brilliant Benedetta Galeazzi as she discusses her research. We dive into the current theories and models that underpin disability studies, the application of International Humanitarian Law and International Huma...

Episode 11 is a discussion with Dr. Ebad Rouhi from the Kurdistan Center For International Law, we discuss the reasons behind the creation, impacts, and context of the Draft Statute for the Special Court for ISIS Crimes in Kurdistan. Disclaimer: We discuss serious international crimes.

In this second part of the Ecocide Series, Noa and I discuss Ecocide with Dutch International Lawyer Fadjar Schouten-Korwa. Together we discuss Ecocide from a different bottom-up perspective, Indigenous populations, the West Papau case study, and the Congress of Nations and States.

In this first part of the Ecocide Series, Bram and Noa start to discuss Ecocide, its drafting history, and the crime of Aggression before hosting a discussion with Professor Kevin Jon Heller. Together we delve into the Independent Expert Panel’s new Ecocide Definition on Ecocide and look at whether or not the Criminal Law of the ICC, is the best path for Ecocide.

A discussion with International defense attorney Peter Robinson, delving into the Psychology of being a defense lawyer within international criminal law and two cases of alleged wrongful convictions at the ICTR. Going deeper into how the appeals mechanisms function and what truly happens after a conviction is overturned.

In Episode 8 it was an honor to discuss with Cris van Eijk and his passion for space law in: “A Beginners Guide to Space Law and Orbital Debris”. We talk Space Law 101, the 3 myths of space governance, and the dangers of orbital debris! Breaking the 4th wall, we have provided some links and resources to further conceptualise our discussion on space debris: Satellite Map: https://maps.esri.com/rc/s...

Episode 7 focuses on “The crime, research, and perpetrators of Genocide” with Genocide expert Dr. Kjell Anderson! We look through his research and perspective as a Jurist and Social Scientist studying Genocide and Perpetrators of Mass Atrocities!

Episode 6 of the Auxiliary Chamber is with Camilla van Thiel, graduating third year at LUC and together we discuss her thesis and offer an updated outlook on: “Myanmar & Rohingya Accountability Efforts in 2021”. Delving into three main reconciliation and justice efforts, International Courts, Universal Jurisdiction & Domestic Measures, before applying these in the new 2021 context. We must not for...

This week's guest is Cihan Parlar, Managing Director at FIRST PRIVACY BV. Together we discuss how the Pandemic has influenced our understanding of data protection and privacy. We look at the case studies of university exam proctor programs & vaccine passports!

A discussion with Samuel Jardine, a Historian, and Research analyst currently with London Politica. We will be discussing the 1959 Antarctic Treaty and the Antarctic governance, looking at the British historical drafting process and how this impacted the articles of the eventual treaty!

In the second episode of Inter Alia International Law, I discuss with Oscar Feen International Law and Social Media Accountability within the Misinformation of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We look at how individual Social Media companies are held liable and how the international human rights regime could potentially apply to social media companies.

Inter Alia Episode 1: A discussion between host Bram Burger and the first guest, Akshaj Garg about the interplay between International Law and Power Politics. We look at how the political theory impacts the reality of International Law and visa versa in the Syrian Civil war and the South China Sea!

Welcome to the Auxiliary Chamber, this is the first episode and could be seen as a trailer! Here I discuss who I am as host, my background, the podcast structure and future outlook