Democracy Sausage: The scales of war
Leading international law expert Donald Rothwell joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the legal implications of the Iran war.
What are the legal implications of Australia’s participation in the Gulf? Is International Law being undermined by the US? How are the powers of influence tipping the scales of justice?
Donald Rothwell is a Professor at the ANU Law School. He is a specialist in Australia’s practice in international law, including recognition of States, the International Court of Justice, and the law of the sea.
Dr Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.
Mark Kenny is the Director of the Australian Studies Institute. He came to the Australian National University after a high-profile journalistic career culminating in 6 years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.
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This podcast is produced by The Australian National University.
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