Conference at HBKU explores Asia's role in shaping International Legal Order
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) Intersessional Conference, hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) College of Law for the first time in the Middle East, highlighted the University's commitment to advancing legal scholarship and reinforcing Qatar's position as a hub for global policy dialogue.</p> <p>The conference, held under the theme Is a New…
Doha, Qatar - The Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) Intersessional Conference, hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) College of Law for the first time in the Middle East, underscored the university's dedication to expanding legal scholarship and solidifying Qatar's standing as a center for international policy discourse.
The conference, themed "Is a New Normative International Legal Order in the Making," brought together scholars to investigate Asia's shifting role in molding the international legal order. Sessions probed how international law can adapt to evolving geopolitical landscapes, rising power centers, and ethical dilemmas confronting institutions.
Conference Chair Dr. Khalid Mubarak Al Kuwari, a Lecturer at HBKU College of Law, expressed the honor of hosting the event, highlighting Asia's pivotal position at the nexus of strategic, economic, and technological transformation. He emphasized that Asia is increasingly shaping the international legal order, particularly in matters of global governance, environmental policy, and emerging technologies.
Dr. Susan L. Karamanian, Dean of HBKU College of Law, welcomed legal experts and practitioners from across the globe, noting that Qatar's unique position as a nation where ancient traditions converge with a forward-thinking approach to education and research, makes the country an ideal setting for discussions on the future of international law.
She emphasized that Asia, home to more than half of the world's population, is not only instrumental in defining contemporary global challenges but also in crafting their resolutions.
A standout feature of the conference was a panel discussion featuring Dr. Borhan Uddin Khan, President of the Asian Society of International Law; Professor Surya P. Subedi, Founding Member of the Society; and Dr. Susan L. Karamanian, Dean of HBKU College of Law. The panelists tackled pressing issues such as environmental governance, small-state diplomacy, and international humanitarian law, underscoring how non-hegemonic and regional perspectives are reshaping global legal practices.
The two-day conference program also featured the Junior Scholars Workshop, providing undergraduate students, postgraduates, and early-career researchers with an opportunity to present draft articles and receive guidance from seasoned scholars.
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