ASA International Law

Applications for the 2026/2027 ASA International Law Board are now open! ✨

Are you passionate about International Law and eager to shape a vibrant community of students, events, and opportunities? This is your chance to get involved and make an impact! We have several positions available: chairperson, secretary, treasurer, events officer and PR officer. When sending your application, please mention which position you are applying for (can be up to two positions).

We are excited to hear back from you, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!

📌 Application deadline: July 19th at 23:59
📄 How to apply: Send your CV + motivation letter to [email protected]

🗞️ The ASA Magazine presents two new articles written by Mai Linh Neefjes and Valentina Cerutti.

🇺🇸🇨🇳 The first article examines how strategic ambiguity has helped preserve peace over Taiwan, while questioning whether this delicate balance can survive rising US-China tensions, shifting deterrence, and Taiwan’s changing strategic importance.

🇧🇪 The second article explores whether ecocide can be addressed through international criminal law before environmental destruction fully materialises, focusing on attempt liability, foreseeable ecological harm, and Belgium’s recognition of ecocide as an international crime.

⏳ Have a look via the link in our bio and dive into both topics under 15 minutes!

👩‍⚖️ Join ASA International Law for an evening with ICC Judge Beti Hohler.

We are pleased to host a panel discussion on international criminal law, Judge Hohler’s work at the International Criminal Court, and recent U.S. sanctions against the Court.

Judge Hohler has spent most of her career practising law at international and internationalised criminal courts. Before her election as a Judge, she worked as a Trial Lawyer in the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC and previously advised international judges in complex criminal cases at the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo.

The discussion will be moderated by Enya Dignam Mak, an LLM candidate in Public International Law at the University of Amsterdam, who recently represented the UvA at the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the ICC, international justice, and the career path of a judge working at one of the world’s most important criminal courts.

Date: June 5th
Time: 17:30–19:30
Location: Roeterseilandcampus, Room A2.11

Free for ASA International Law members
Non-members: €8

🎟️ Tickets are available via the link in our bio. Spots are limited, so make sure to register soon!

👩‍⚖️ Join us for an evening with ICC Judge Beti Hohler!
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ASA International Law is pleased to host a panel discussion on international criminal law, Judge Hohler’s work at the International Criminal Court, and recent US sanctions against the Court.
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This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the ICC, international justice, and the career path of a judge working at one of the world’s most important criminal courts!
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Date: June 5th
Time: 17:00-19:30
Location: Roeterseilandcampus Room A2.11
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Free for members
Non-members: 8 euros
Get your tickets via the link in our bio
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🎟️ Limited spots available, so make sure to get your tickets!

It’s coming to the end of this teaching year, and you may be thinking about potential next steps…

ASA International Law is excited to announce that we will be hosting the ASA Careers Borrel next Wednesday on campus!

🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday 13 May at 1800
📍 WHERE: Roeterseiland Campus in Room A3.15!
🙋🏽‍♀️ WHAT: you can expect:

1. The Launch of the ASA 2026 Careers Brochure which features specific information and advice for students that we have collected for you from professionals in the field of international law and international affairs! You will receive a hard copy to take home 📚
2. A special guest introduction - from a recent UvA graduate from the Masters Track of Public International Law who is now working in the field of public affairs, and a chance to ask her questions about the job market after graduating! ⭐️
3. Tips & Tricks that we will present on behalf of the UvA Careers Centre ✅
4. A chance to mingle with your fellow students and enjoy some borrel snacks (provided) and non alcoholic beverages 🍓🍿🥤

Tickets are only 3 EUR for non members (or free from members)
Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

Members are still required to buy a free ticket so we can keep track of attendees ☺️☺️

We hope to see you there ❤️!!

The ASA Magazine presents you three new articles written by Mai Linh Neefjes, India Zirner, and Valentina Cerutti!

The first article explores the legal limits of the term “climate refugee” through the case of Bangladesh and India, questioning how international refugee law responds to climate-related cross-border movement.

The second article examines Viktor Orbán’s political defeat in Hungary and explores what this shift could mean for EU unity, Russia’s influence in Europe, and the future of European security coordination.

The third article analyses how the EU transformed international climate commitments into binding sustainable finance rules, highlighting the role of the SFDR, Taxonomy Regulation and CSRD in shaping global financial standards.

🔗 Have a look via the link in our bio and dive into all three topics in under 20 minutes!

The ASA Magazine presents you two new articles written by Mai Linh Neefjes and India Zirner!

The first article examines the refugee crisis in the Lake Chad Basin, highlighting the structural limits of the global refugee system and the unequal burden placed on frontline states. 

The second article explores the legality of so-called “preventive” strikes in international law, analysing recent US and Israeli actions against Iran and questioning whether such uses of force can be justified under the UN Charter.

🔗 Have a look via the link in our bio and dive into both topics in under 15 minutes!