A world in transition: conflict, justice and the future of international law

Join SOAS experts as they explore how conflict and global power shifts are reshaping international law, and why these debates matter for your future studies and the world you will help shape.

In a time of intensifying conflict, contested justice and changing global orders, international law faces profound challenges. From questions of accountability and human rights to sovereignty, intervention and global inequality, legal frameworks are being tested across regions and institutions.

This session brings together SOAS perspectives to examine how international law is responding to a world in transition, and how ideas of justice are being redefined in practice. Drawing on insights from law, development, politics, media and history, the panel will explore whose interests international law serves, whose voices are heard, and what the future of global justice might look like in an increasingly fragmented world. 

We will explore:

• How contemporary conflicts are challenging existing frameworks of international law and justice.
• The role of international institutions, courts and legal norms in addressing violence, accountability and human rights.
• How historical legacies, power inequalities and global politics shape modern international legal systems.
• The influence of media, narratives and public discourse in framing conflict and justice on the global stage.
• Why interdisciplinary approaches are essential for understanding the future of international law in a changing world. 

This event is ideal for Postgraduate Taught prospective students, offer holders, and anyone considering advanced study at SOAS who is interested in global justice, conflict, and international law.

This event is part of our SOAS student webinar series, designed to provide you with all the essential information about being a SOAS student in London. Join us to explore topics like how to apply, secure funding, find accommodation, and enjoy student life once you arrive.