We, the Editorial Board of the Goettingen Journal of International Law, would like to inform you about recent adjustments to our Article Guidelines. These updates regard the use of Artificial Intelligence and the citation of non-Latin sources. These updates apply to all submissions received from now on. The revised Article Guidelines can be accessed here. We kindly ask all contributors to review the entirety of the updated Guidelines prior to submission. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@gojil.eu

We are happy to announce that Vol. 15 No. 2 is now online. Please find it here.

This issue presents four diverse contributions reflecting the richness of international legal scholarship.
Jasper Mührel examines the concept of granting legal rights to oceans, arguing for an evolution in international law to recognize marine ecosystems as legal subjects.
Takis Vidalis explores the need for a binding international framework to reconcile artificial intelligence developments with human rights protections.
Petro Halimurka analyzes arbitral jurisdiction in investment disputes arising from Crimea’s annexation, probing implications for international law amid armed conflict.
Finally, Konstantin M. Brik investigates the (self-)isolation of Russian legal academia, revealing how political and cultural factors shape discourse on humanitarian interventions. Together, these articles offer fresh insights and stimulate discussion on pressing issues in international law.

On 23 July 2025 GoJIL is hosting a lecture on "Richterliche Unabhängigkeit als Grundlage der europäischen Menschenrechtsordnung" with
Prof. Dr. Anja Seibert-Fohr, LL.M. (GWU), Judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR),

The following panel discussion will feature
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Andreas L. Paulus and Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Peter-Tobias Stoll.

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We would like to thank all participants for their submissions on the topic: “The UN Mechanisms in Times of Global Crisis”. The winning essay will be published in an upcoming issue. A new round of the Essay Competition will be announced by the end of 2025. We encourage all interested students and doctoral candidates to check back later this year for the next opportunity to participate.

The Goettingen Journal of International Law (www.gojil.eu) seeks contributions on the topic

“The UN Mechanisms in Times of Global Crisis” (Deadline: 28th February 2025).

Since its inception, the United Nations (UN) has been a cornerstone of international cooperation and conflict resolution. In times of global crises such as pandemics, climate change, armed conflict and economic disruption, the effectiveness of UN mechanisms is put to the test. This essay competition seeks to examine how these mechanisms respond to and mitigate the effects of such crises and to propose improvements for their future efficacy.

We encourage a broad interpretation of the topic, inviting both historical and contemporary analyses. Possible topics for essays may include – but are not limited to – an exploration of the following questions: Current Challenges and Responses, Historical Failures, and Positive Contributions.

See for further information: Student Essay Competition

We have a permanent open call for papers for scholars, professors, students and doctoral students in the field of International Law. For more information and for submitting, please click here.

Of Dark Clouds and Their Silver Linings: Crisis as Opportunity in the Economic and Social Rights Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights Caroline Omari Lichuma ABSTRACT  PDF