CANCELED - The Perversity of International Law in China's Territorial Disputes

Join us for an insightful discussion on The Perversity of International Law in China's Territorial Disputes, featuring Jacques deLisle, Stephen A. Cozen Professor of Law & Professor of Political Science, and Director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China. International legal rules are typically designed to reduce conflict, promote stability, and deter disruptive change. However, in the geopolitically sensitive context of China's territorial disputes, these same rules can have unintended consequences, fostering escalation, uncertainty, and instability-particularly in matters of territorial sovereignty, maritime jurisdiction, and self-determination. This analysis extends beyond territorial issues, offering insights into China's economic and political strategies. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is co-sponsored by APSI and ChinaLab@DukeLaw. For inquiries, please contact zhang@law.duke.edu.