Borders define States.
The AALS conference venue San Diego sits near a important border crossing with
Mexico with an active presence of both Mexican and U.S. border patrols. Even
though territorial borders remain guarded, certain types of international
borders have been collapsing with advances in communication, technology, and
science, This session will explore how relevant borders are for the
contemporary practice of public international law. With commentary from
national scholars in international environment law, international trade law,
security law, and human rights, this panel will explore the evolution of
concept of "borders" in international law. Scholars will engage the
question of how relevant "borders" are in their field of
international law. The session will have a breakout session at the end to allow
for networking among interested law faculty and an exchange of conversation
over current research projects.
Business
meeting at program conclusion.