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Topic: International law

International law is a set of rules, norms, and principles that govern the conduct of states and other actors in the international system.

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The podcast episodes discuss various aspects of international law, such as the role and authority of international institutions like the International Criminal Court (ICC) in prosecuting alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Several episodes delve into specific legal frameworks and conventions, including the Geneva Conventions, the Genocide Convention, and the Law of the Sea, and how they apply to ongoing conflicts and disputes, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Chagos Islands case.

The episodes also examine the challenges and limitations of enforcing international law, the issue of double standards in its application, and the tensions between national sovereignty and international legal norms.

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