Institute for Law, Science and Global Security

The Institute for Law, Science and Global Security is home to several research initiatives dealing with the issues of government that affect or are affected by international law.  A range of topics including cybersecurity, terrorism, and the environment provide the issue-area templates from which international law examines and analyzes significant theoretical and policy implications.  In dealing with these issues, the Institute research is conducted by the several affiliated scholars and practionors, panel sessions hosted by the Institute, and a guest speaker series.

International Law and Politics Colloquium

The Institute hosts several panels throughout the year exploring various issues of theoretical and policy importance to the conduct of international law and the political process.  The panels bring together noted experts in a chosen field and are sponsored by the Institute, serving as an outlet for policy-makers, scholars, researchers, and students interested in the presented topics.  The panels are held on Georgetown University's main campus, and are open to the public and press.  The Institute hosts two to three panels each semester, and will announce them as they are scheduled.

Throughout the year, the Institute hosts several scholars and policy-makers who present their expertise to the Georgetown community.  A range of topics including energy, war, finance, and how these relate to international law are presented by scholars, researchers, and Ph.D. students.  The speaker series allows individuals to present their topics in a small, informal setting, allowing for discussion of one's ongoing research projects, as well as relevant policy issues.  Regular announcements will be made about upcoming speakers.

Faculty Research

Institute faculty engage in scholarship in a number of research areas related to the conduct of international law as it may pertain to politics.  More information on faculty research interests and publications can be found here.