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Speaker Discusses State and Challenges of International Law

The speaker, the dean of the Hamilton Lugar School for International Studies, discussed the current state of international law, its historical development since World War I and II, and the challenges it faces today. The discussion covered the post-1945 international framework, including the UN, the International Court of Justice, the World Bank, IMF, WTO, and ICC, as well as the roles of major powers like the U.S. and China. The speaker expressed cautious optimism regarding the resilience of international law and the potential for Europe to become a stronger military power, while acknowledging the significant challenges posed by great power politics and authoritarian models.