Category Archives: JiC News

A New Chapter: Off to Law School

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Mark Kersten

It was time to scratch that itch. It is with great excitement that I announce a new chapter in my life and career: after ten years of pondering it, I have finally decided to go to law school. Beginning next … Continue reading →

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Event: Prosecuting Sexual Violence in Conflict – Lessons from International Criminal Tribunals

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Mark Kersten

For all interested and in Toronto (or nearby!), I have co-organized an event with Valerie Oosterveld at the Munk School of Global Affairs on the prosecution of sexual violence crimes. The event, which would not have been possible without the support … Continue reading →

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Your Call! Sending Copies of Justice in Conflict (the Book) to African Libraries and Universities

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Mark Kersten

As readers will know, Oxford University Press (OUP) and I have hatched a plan to send copies of my book, Justice in Conflict – The Effects of the International Criminal Court’s Interventions on Ending Wars and Building Peace, to libraries and … Continue reading →

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Looking Back to 2016 and Forward to 2017 in the World of International Criminal Justice

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Mark Kersten

Since the emergence of international criminal justice as a regular practice in international relations and law, there has never been a dull year — and there is unlikely to be one any time soon. The year 2016 brought with it remarkable moments, … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Events in London

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Mark Kersten

Dear readers, For those of you in London, I will be participating in two public events in the city next week. The first will be a launch of my book, Justice in Conflict – The Effects of the International Criminal … Continue reading →

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Justice in Conflict – The Book (and a Plan to ‘Give Research Back’)!

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Mark Kersten

I could not be more excited to announce the publication of my book, Justice in Conflict The Effects of the International Criminal Court’s Interventions on Ending Wars and Building Peace. The book explores many of the same themes as the … Continue reading →

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‘Contested Justice’: A New Appraisal of the International Criminal Court

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mark Kersten

Christian Lance-De Vos and Sara Kendall join JiC for this announcement of their new and timely edited volume, ‘Contested Justice The Politics and Practice of International Criminal Court Interventions’. The book can now be purchased in hard-cover and is also … Continue reading →

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Event: Prospects of Justice, Avenues for Accountability – Investigating War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity in Syria

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Mark Kersten

For any and all readers in the Toronto area, I am thrilled to announce that I have organized my first event at the Munk School of Global Affairs: ‘Prospects of Justice, Avenues for Accountability – Investigating War Crimes and Crimes … Continue reading →

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JiC Turns Five – Some Thoughts on Half a Decade of Writing

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Mark Kersten

It’s hard to believe, but five years ago today, the first-ever post at Justice in Conflict was published. The occasion and anniversary spurred me to reflect on writing at JiC over the last half-decade and to share a bit of … Continue reading →

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The Best, Worst, Weirdest, Funniest, and Most Frustrating of 2015 – Plus a Surprise for to 2016!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Mark Kersten

The Best Development of 2015 It has been yet another fascinating year in the realm of international criminal justice. After twenty years, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda finally closed its doors. By opening an investigation into Georgia, the International … Continue reading →

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