The Columbia Global Centers | Middle East, Columbia Law School, and the American Society of International Law held a conference on the theme “International Legal Dialogue—Middle East North Africa” on December 14 - 15, 2015.
This initiative is led by Lori Damrosch, Hamilton Fish Professor of International Law and Diplomacy at Columbia University and currently serving as President of the American Society of International Law.
Below is a brief overview of the program. To view the detailed agenda click here
Monday December 14, 2015
8:30-9:45 Registration and Welcome
9:45-12:45 Arbitration in the Arab World
12:45-14:30 Lunch and Networking
14:30-17:30 Environmental Effects of Armed Conflict
Tuesday December 15, 2015
9:45-12:45 Child Abduction and Child Protection: Private International Law Aspects
12:45-14:30 Lunch and Networking
14:30-17:30 Refugee Protection: International Law Affecting Women and Children