Workshop: Humanitarian Crises, International Law, and Global Security

A Coming Age of Chaos? Humanitarian Crises, International Law, and the Past and Future of Global Security

With Keynote Speech on ‘History, Policy and Human Rights' by Prof Philip Murphy (Institute of Historical Research)

Joined by practitioners from the ODI, Council of Geostrategy and Protection Approaches

Come join us at the Sumpner Lecture Theatre, Aston Business School, Aston University for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of humanitarian crises, international law, and global security. Our panel of experts will delve into the complexities of these critical issues and explore how academics and practitioners can work together to place international relations, human rights, and global governance on a fairer, more sustainable, and more peaceful footing. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow attendees.

Full Agenda:
9.30-9.45 am: Doors officially open

9:45–10:00am: Welcome by Prof Martin George, Dean of the School of Law and Social Sciences and Introduction: Laura Southgate, Philip Bajon, and Volker Prott (organisers)

(MB651 Sumpner Lecture Theatre)

10:00–11:30am: Keynote: 'History, Policy and Human Rights' by Prof Philip Murphy, Institute of Historical Research (MB651 Sumpner Lecture Theatre)

11:45am–1:00pm: First panel: A New Cold War or Age of Imperialism? Challenges to the International Order

Speakers: Leen Fouad, ODI, Gray Sergeant, Council of Geostrategy, Volker Prott, Aston University (MB706)

2:30–3:45pm: Second panel: The Road Ahead: Global Governance, Human Rights, and International Security

Speakers: Kate Ferguson, Protection Approaches, Thomas Eason, Aston University, Matthias Nouvet, Aston University. Chair: Jamie Gaskarth, Open University (MB408)

4:00–5:00pm: Roundtable: Making a difference: Knowledge exchange and developing impactful research projects

Philip Murphy, Leen Fouad, Gray Sergeant, Kate Ferguson, Jamie Gaskarth, Thomas Eason, Philip Bajon, Volker Prott, Laura Southgate. Moderator: Ed Turner

(MB651 Sumpner Lecture Theatre)

Host or Publisher Aston University