The July Issue of AJIL is now online. Explore the latest issue and discover what's driving the conversation in international law. ➡️ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Olabisi D. Akinkugbe
@akinkugbe.bsky.social
Associate Prof. |Purdy Crawford Chair in Business Law, Schulich School of Law |Founding Editor: @afronomicslaw.bsky.social | Editor, Int’l Decisions Section - @ajil.bsky.social |Vice President @sielnet.bsky.social 🇳🇬/🇨🇦
Thoughtful and thought-provoking lecture by @dalhousie.bsky.social’s Prof Olabisi D Akinkugbe @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social on 'Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries - A View from the Global South' chaired by @cambridgelaw.bsky.social’s Prof Bartels.
Wonderful to celebrate the publication of Inter-Asian Law at @asilorg.bsky.social annual meeting with co-editor Ching-Fu Lin, contributors @pashahsieh.bsky.social and Tran Hoang Tu Linh with commentators Yuka Fukunaga and @akinkugbe.bsky.social. The book is free: www.cambridge.org/core/books/i...
Congrats to Prof. Akinkugbe on his Jan. 22 lecture at Brooklyn Law School’s International Economic Law Colloquium, where he referenced his recent essay “Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries.”
ICYMI: You can watch AJIL's most recent AJIL Explainer webinars, featuring @akinkugbe.bsky.social, Ingrid Brunk, Henry Gao, and @monicahakimi.bsky.social Trump 2.0: An AJIL Explainer on the View from Asia: youtu.be/L1vUfJbUA_U?... Trump 2.0: An AJIL Explainer on the View from Africa: youtu.b
8/11: "Trump 2.0: An AJIL Explainer on the View from Africa” with @akinkugbe.bsky.social ▶️: tinyurl.com/528danvu 📖: “Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries” tinyurl.com/mtxyr8dk
The October issue of AJIL is now available online! This issue places special focus on the CPUS section, where members of the Board have written essays on the various policies and changes under the second Trump administration. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Thank you to those who attended our AJIL webinars this morning, and thanks to our speakers Henry Gao & @akinkugbe.bsky.social & the AJIL EICs for hosting some really thought-provoking discussions. You can view all of our past AJIL Explainer webinars here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Register today for "Trump 2.0: An AJIL Explainer on the view from Africa" featuring @akinkugbe.bsky.social in conversation with AJIL EICs Ingrid Brunk and @monicahakimi.bsky.social on the topic of how Africa views the second Trump admin. Register here: cambridge-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📚📖📖New Forthcoming Short Essay in the #CPUS section of @ajil.bsky.social now on #SSRN. “Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries”. Download via link⬇️ papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Today at 17:15cet. Join us online. A discussion about the new book from @johannalorenzo.bsky.social on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral banks. W/ @celinetan.bsky.social, @akinkugbe.bsky.social & @ingovenzke.bsky.social acil.uva.nl/content/even...
International Financial Institutions and Sustainable Development - ACIL
Join us for the launch of Dr Johanna Lorenzo’s new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks. With commentary from Professor Celine Tan (Universi...
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Join us for a discussion of @johannalorenzo.bsky.social new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks. W/@celinetan.bsky.social, @akinkugbe.bsky.social & @ingovenzke.bsky.social on 25 September. https://bit.ly/4nD6cfH @acil-uva.bsky.social
International Financial Institutions and Sustainable Development - ACIL
Join us for the launch of Dr Johanna Lorenzo’s new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks. With commentary from Professor Celine Tan (University of Warwick Law School) and Dr Olabisi D. Akinkugbe (Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law). Professor Ingo Venzke (UvA) will moderate the discussion.
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Join us for a discussion of @johannalorenzo.bsky.social new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks. W/ @celinetan.bsky.social, @akinkugbe.bsky.social & @ingovenzke.bsky.social 25 September, 17:15cet acil.uva.nl/content/even...
International Financial Institutions and Sustainable Development - ACIL
Join us for the launch of Dr Johanna Lorenzo’s new book on the legal and sustainability implications of financing by multilateral development banks. With commentary from Professor Celine Tan (University of Warwick Law School) and Dr Olabisi D. Akinkugbe (Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law). Professor Ingo Venzke (UvA) will moderate the discussion.
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My latest on U.S. Outbound Investment Rule: the break in USG’s approach to econ security & business, the broader weaponization of the global economy it reflects, international law’s ill-fit for geoeconomic competition, & reimagined rules to manage+minimize conflicts: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Outbound Investment Restrictions and International Law's Challenge
<p>The Outbound Investment Rule, restricting U.S. investment in certain Chinese advanced technology sectors, has largely been portrayed as an incremental measur
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📸On May 20 & 21, I joined colleagues in Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦 to assess the first years of the implementation of the #AfCFTA. I offered the #Keynote speech at the conf. & also participated in a High Level panel that reflected on Morocco’s efforts in implementing the AfCFTA../1 @afronomicslaw.bsky.social
Looking forward to being & delivering the #keynote in Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦 for the conference on “First Years of Functioning of the AfCFTA: Challenges & Prospects” organized by Sâ Benjamin Traoré & his team. Check out the program ⬇️. Thank you for the invitation. www.afronomicslaw.org/category/new...
Lots of speculation about what @noiweala.bsky.social meant when she called for “repositioning” of @wto.org. Would it be a specific type of “reform”? Or just PR-speak? This on her statement to WTO ambassadors doesn’t shed any light. It does map out three phases of work. www.wto.org/english/news...
DG Okonjo-Iweala: Broad agreement on WTO reform as “central priority” for MC14
There is a “broad agreement” among WTO members that repositioning and reform of the organization must be a central priority for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) due to take place in March 2026, ...
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Our editor @ianadreyer.bsky.social will moderate the next @sielnet.bsky.social conversation on the “The Second Tariff War and the International Trade Regime” in about 40 minutes! Still time to join!
Olabisi D. Akinkugbe@akinkugbe.bsky.social · last yr.📢 Join us for the next @sielnet.bsky.social Conversation: “The Second Tariff War and the International Trade Regime” 🗓 7 May 2025 🎙 Speakers: - James T. Gathii - Simon Schropp - Anna Jerzewska - Joel Trachtman Moderator: - Iana Dreyer 🔗 Register here: sielnet.org/siel-convers...
📢 Join us for the next @sielnet.bsky.social Conversation: “The Second Tariff War and the International Trade Regime” 🗓 7 May 2025 🎙 Speakers: - James T. Gathii - Simon Schropp - Anna Jerzewska - Joel Trachtman Moderator: - Iana Dreyer 🔗 Register here: sielnet.org/siel-convers...
🎥Earlier today, (April 24), I joined Channels Television’s Business Morning segment for a short discussion of the ramifications & possible opportunities of the US tariffs for African States & other emerging economies, especially in the context of the #AfCFTA. youtu.be/Ki3e95JEgMA?...
Emerging Economies Find Opportunities Outside Us & China
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Check out the International Decisions Section of @ajil.bsky.social which in this #April Issue features 3️⃣ IDs 1️⃣ by Marco Longobardo reflects on the Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel 🇮🇱 in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Including Jerusalem. #ICJ #AO …/1
AJIL and AJIL Unbound@ajil.bsky.social · last yr.Happy Friday!! The April issue of AJIL has been published online and featuring a stellar line up of authors. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Celebrating with James Gathii, Rabiat Akande, @godwindzah.bsky.social @matiangai.bsky.social and Tendayi Achiume was truly a joy and inspiration. I will be remiss not to acknowledge Obiora Okafor and @akinkugbe.bsky.social you for building and holding community.
On April 11, the Canadian Yearbook of International Law convened a webinar, under the leadership of Olabisi Akinkugbe, to discuss the International Economic System in a Flux. The webinar benefited from the expert knowledge of John Boscariol, Gabrielle Marceau, Lorand Bartels, and Kathleen Claussen.
International Economic System in a Flux: In Search of a Way Forward
Webinar on April 11, 2025
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Le 11 avril, l'Annuaire canadien de droit international a organisé un webinaire sous la direction d'Olabisi D. Akinkugbe pour discuter du système économique international en mutation. Ce webinaire a bénéficié de l'expertise de John Boscariol, Gabrielle Marceau, Lorand Bartels et Kathleen Claussen.
International Economic System in a Flux: In Search of a Way Forward
Webinar on April 11, 2025
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Global finance commodifies nature while absolving the Global North of its climate responsibility. Our hidden gem of the week rebukes the neocolonial extraction behind carbon markets. By James T. Gathii at @afronomicslaw.bsky.social buff.ly/kxDIumQ
Webinar Invitation: 34th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture Series "The Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black Dignity" Date: April 19, 2025 Zoom Registration ⬇️ www.afronomicslaw.org/category/aca...
34th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture Series - The Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black Dignity
April 14, 202534th Afronomicslaw Academic Forum Guest Lecture SeriesThe Racialized Epistemology of International Law: From White Ignorance to Black DignityZoom Link Registration hereDate: 19th April 2...
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Check out our new @ajil.bsky.social series to showcase members of our incredible board—starting with @akinkugbe.bsky.social.
AJIL and AJIL Unbound@ajil.bsky.social · last yr.In this new video series, AJIL Spotlight, we highlight AJIL Board members and their personal journey to joining the Board. Watch Int'l Decisions Section Editor @akinkugbe.bsky.social discuss how he joined the Board and the importance of mentorship: youtu.be/rCTi1RJc9wk
Registration link below! 👇
Olabisi D. Akinkugbe@akinkugbe.bsky.social · last yr.#Webinar #Invitation: The Canadian Yearbook of International Law is pleased to invite you to join their inaugural Webinar - Theme: "International Economic System in a State of Flux: In Search of a Way Forward" - Date: April 11, 2025 - Time: 9-10:30am (EST) - Zoom Reg: lnkd.in/eyYCgvn7
