Our Programmes

  • Topics/Areas of Focus:

    • Arms Control & Non-Proliferation 

      Analysing legal frameworks and policy challenges in controlling conventional, nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.

    • Conflict Resolution/Transformation & Peacebuilding 

      Exploring the approaches and policies to conflict transformation, mediation and post-conflict reconstruction.

    • Humanitarian Intervention & Responsibility to Protect 

      Examining the legal and political dimensions of intervention, state sovereignty and international protection mandates. 

    • Human Security 

      Investigating non-traditional security threats, including food, health, environmental, and personal security.

    • Counter-Terrorism & Global Governance

      Analysing the legal and policy responses to terrorism, balancing security imperatives with human rights, and the role of international cooperation. 

    • Cybersecurity & Emerging Technology 

      Addressing the legal, strategic, ethical and policy challenges posed by cyberwarfare, AI, and other dual-use technologies in international security.

  • Topics/Areas of Focus:

    • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
      Research the legal and policy pathways for achieving the UN SDGs and their impact. 

    • Climate Change & Environmental Law 
      Examining international and national legal and policy instruments addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental protection. 

    • Environmental Litigation & Accountability
      Researching legal avenues for environmental justice, corporate accountability and redress for ecological damage. 

    • Sustainability Politics & Governance 

      Analysing global and regional governance structures, policy instruments, and stakeholder engagement for sustainable development.

    • Gender, Development & Human Rights 

      Analysing the intersection of gender equality, sustainable development and human rights. 

    • Resource Governance & Conflict Prevention 

      The legal and political dimensions of managing shared natural resources to prevent conflict and foster cooperation. 

  • Topics/Areas of Focus:

    • Role & Reform of International Organisations

      Analysing the effectiveness, legitimacy, and necessary reforms of key international bodies (e.g UN, OSCE, etc) in global governance. 

    • International Agreements & Frameworks 

      Analysing the negotiation, implementation and enforcement of multilateral and bilateral agreements and norms in addressing global challenges  

    • Multilateralism in Crisis

      Exploring challenges to international cooperation and innovative approaches to strengthening global governance 

    • Public-Private Partnerships in Global Affairs

      Analysing the evolving role of non-state actors, corporations and civil society in international cooperation. 

  • Topics/Areas of Focus:

    • Refugee & Asylum Law 

      Analysing the international refugee law, policies, asylum procedures and the protection of refugees.

    • Transnational Human Rights Issues

      Addressing cross-border human rights challenges such as human trafficking, modern slavery and digital rights.

    • Migration Policies & Human Rights 

      Analysing the legal and human rights implications of national and regional migration policies. 

    • International Criminal Law & Justice 

      Analysing the accountability on grave international crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes) and the role of international courts and tribunals. 

    • Protection of Marginalised & Vulnerable Groups

      Analysing the development and challenges on the specific human rights related to indigenous people, minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and other vulnerable populations. 

    • Transitional Justice Mechanisms 

      Exploring legal and non-legal approaches to address past human rights abuses in post-conflict or post-authoritarian societies.