Reflecting on the work of two twentieth-century giants of international law and today’s international legal landscape

Philippe Sands will share insights on Hersh Lauterpacht from his book East West Street. Professor Douglas Irvin-Erickson will provide insights into Raphael Lemkin’s thinking drawn from his recent biography, Raphael Lemkin and the Concept of Genocide. Federica D’Alessandra will serve as the panel commentator.

Presenters:

  • Philippe Sands, University College London
  • Doug Irvin-Erickson, George Mason University
  • Federica D’Alessandra, Oxford University

Moderator:

  • Jim Finkel, Stimson Center Nonresident Fellow