At a time when global challenges demand increased cooperation, States continue to adopt unilateral economic measures, often in response to policies they themselves implement. This paradox raises a fundamental question: Should States be required to consider the equivalent measures of others in their own economic decisions? This panel, composed of Marc-Antoine Couet , Victor Croche t, and Yannick Trudel , and moderated by Gabrielle Marceau , offers an in-depth discussion on: Th

In today’s complex security environment, the role of military legal advisors has never been more critical. As armed forces prepare for and respond to global crises, legal frameworks and international norms shape how allied nations operate together—and how they uphold the rule of law in conflict. Join us for a dynamic panel exploring the evolving role of military legal advisors in ensuring compliance with international law during military engagements and operations. Come liste

Three courts. One planet. A climate emergency. As the climate emergency intensifies, international law is being called upon to respond. Three international courts—the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), and the International Court of Justice (ICJ)—issued advisory opinions on climate change. Join us on November 13, 2025, for a timely and thought-provoking panel moderated by Miriam Cohen (University of Montre

Peter Trooboff , the past president of the American Society of International Law (ASIL), and Charles-Emmanuel Coté , the current president of the Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL) will continue the conversation started between the two organisations in Washington at the 2025 ASIL Annual Meeting, to address specific questions framing critical issues, current challenges to the international rule of law and Canadian-American relations emanating from the current U.S. Ad