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What recognising Palestine would have meant – and what remains At a time when the international system 'stands on the precipice of breaking down', New Zealand’s stance may chip away at what remains of its foundation....

What recognising Palestine would have meant – and what remains

What recognising Palestine would have meant – and what remains At a time when the international system 'stands on the precipice of breaking down', New Zealand’s position may chip away at what remains of its foundation.

Thoughts on this weekend.

On Conditional and Delayed Recognition Identifying the moment at which an entity becomes a State remains one of the most challenging and most fundamental questions of international law. Although the question is never theoretical — there ar...

On Conditional and Delayed Recognition | by Ashley (Ash) Stanley-Ryan

On Conditional and Delayed Recognition Identifying the moment at which an entity becomes a State remains one of the most challenging and most fundamental questions of international law. Although the question is never theoretical — there ar...

Does recognition really matter for statehood? (legally no, but it matters for the relationship between states - and it can indicate that a state already exists)

Read more in my new piece here:

Alternatively: a cool little enclave of the UAE, in an Omani enclave, itself inside the UAE

The bottom of the hotel Arbez staircase is French; the seventh stair onwards is in Switzerland; but when you get to the top floor and walk you’re in France again; this led to French resistance shenanigans

Mandatory "views are my own" disclaimer

Co-authored a blog post with a colleague and friend of mine! It discusses the presumption in favour of civilian status. The presumption is delicate, and if it collapses, much of IHL follows. It must be strictly followed so that international law can protect our common humanity, in war and in peace.

Just out: my most recent peer reviewed article! Available in open access and published in the IRRC. It looks at the legal risk arising from civilian involvement in conflict; state responsibility; and avenues for strengthening the law and respect for it.

Beyond excited: I’m joining the International Court of Justice this September as a Judicial Fellow!

www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...

Just published a new piece in ANZSIL Perspective! In it I argue that New Zealand and Australia are parties to a NIAC in the Red Sea; that the legal basis for the use of force is questionable; and that we should be concerned about the drift towards RBIO rhetoric and away from international law.