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Recalibrating the Response to Terrorism: A Model Reconciling Different Fields of International Law

Recalibrating the Response to Terrorism: A Model Reconciling Different Fields of International Law This project hopes to find a clear definition of terrorism (based on conventional and customary international law) that delineates between responses under international humanitarian law and a state’s law-enforcement framework. This will involve not just a study of relevant materials, but also a consultation with experts and relevant government agencies. It will culminate in a policy paper with recommendations balancing legal and practical considerations in understanding and combatting terrorism. Informed by the research and consultation for the policy paper, the project members will also draft an anti-terrorism…

IILS Publications

The IILS publishes books and pamphlets on different issues in international law. Our Recent publications include the following: Perspectives on Terrorism in the Philippine Context This book is the culmination of a project by the Institute of International Legal Studies (IILS) that delves into the various, multifaceted aspects of terrorism in the Philippines and how we as a country have tried to address it. The project participants come from various fields that intersect with national security and this published work is intended to reflect their perspectives. The articles included in this collection discuss key issues, controversies, and existing measures…

International Trade and Economic Law Research Program

Training Workshop on Negotiating International Agreements for Technical Negotiators International agreements have gone beyond political arrangements and have expanded to subjects that are technical in nature. Negotiations can cover a wide variety of topics from trade, finance, intellectual property, and environmental law. While negotiators tasked to represent the Philippines are experts in their respective fields, there are other matters they have to consider prior to entering into an international agreement. To assist technical negotiators and personnel involved in the preparation of negotiations, the Institute of International Legal Studies will conduct a two-day Training-Workshop on Negotiating International Treaties for Philippine Negotiators…

Compendium of Philippine Practice on International Law

Compendium of Philippine Practice on International Law State practice is a key element in the development of customary international law and may, by itself, bind the State if considered as unilateral declarations or a form of general principle of law. There is therefore a need to provide a comprehensive reference for Philippine state practice in order to identify and protect the national interest. Thus, a Compendium of Philippine Practice on International Law which is a compilation of short articles on Philippine practice on specific subjects in international law, is envisioned to cover 15 different international law subjects with 15 contributors,…

ASEAN Law Research Program

ASEAN: Fifty Years Hence The project aims to put in perspective the last 50 years of the ASEAN: to recognize the milestones of the organization, identify current and relevant issues, and to assess options and plans looking forward. The output seeks to consolidate various fields of expertise in a publication designed to inform the general public of the ASEAN’s past, present and future while stimulating conversation in the policy and academic circles. The publication will include three main sections, namely, economic, socio-cultural and political-security. The authors will include local and foreign experts on each topic in order to present the…