Welcome to the Voices of JHIL! Join us, as we celebrate 25 years of the Journal of the History of International Law (JHIL). In this podcast, we reflect on our multi-faceted research published by JHIL. Exploring the past and the recent development of international law, JHIL has provided valuable insights into the potential but also the challenges of the field. In over 25 episodes, we highlight one selected article for each volume and get to know the scholar behind the work.
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“The PCIJ’s Opinion in Jurisdiction of the Courts of Danzig, Individual Rights under Treaties” with Kate Parlett
In the tenth episode of the Voices of JHIL Podcast, we are joined by Kate Parlett, who is a barrister at Twenty Essex in London and specializes in public international law and international arbitration. Together we discuss her 2008 article, “The PCIJ’s Opinion in Jurisdiction of the Courts of Danzig. Individual Rights under Treaties,” published in JHIL 10(1) 2008, 119–145. Analyzing the advisory opinion given by the PCIJ in the Jurisdiction of the Courts of Danzig in 1928, Parlett explores so...
12 Feb 2026
"Building the Palace of Peace: The Hague Conference of 1907 and Arms Control before the World War" with Scott Andrew Keefer
In Episode 9 of the Voices of JHIL podcast, we once again turn to history to discuss timely and pressing questions. This time, Scott Andrew Keefer joins us to discuss his article “Building the Palace of Peace: The Hague Conference of 1907 and Arms Control before the World War,” published in JHIL 9(1) (2007), 35–81, which explores the international legal dynamics of the naval arms race of the early 20th century. From a comparative historical analysis of the multilateral failure of the 1907 Hag...
25 Sept 2025
"Reason Is Pacifist" – Re-Reading Bruno Arcidiacono's "Non par la guerre, à la manière des sauvages: Kant et l'avènement de l'état de droit entre les nations" with Peter Niesen
In Episode 8 of the Voices of JHIL podcast, we are talking to political scientist Peter Niesen about Bruno Arcidiacono’s 2006 article, “‘Non par la guerre, à la manière des sauvages’: Kant et l'avènement de l'état de droit entre les nations,” published in JHIL 8(1) (2006), 39–89. Together with Professor Niesen, we explore Immanuel Kant’s conceptualisation of international law. How have scholars of international law interpreted his ideas? And which methodological pitfalls do we encounter when ...
26 Jun 2025
“Christian and Islamic Traditions of Public International Law“ with Christoph Stumpf
Christoph Stumpf discusses Christian and Islamic traditions as foundations for international law and explores secularization's impact on legal systems in this interview.
12 Dec 2024
“Tracing the Earliest Recorded Concepts of International Law. The Early Dynastic Period in Southern Mesopotamia” by Amnon Altman, in conversation with Seth Richardson
Amnon Altman and Seth Richardson explore the earliest recorded concepts of international law in ancient Mesopotamia, revealing new insights into the origins of interstate relations and the limitations of applying modern international law to ancient societies.
17 Oct 2024
“Family of ‘Civilized’ States and Japan; A Story of Humiliation, Assimilation, Defiance and Confrontation” by Ram P. Anand, with Prabhakar Singh
In the fifth episode of Voices of JHIL, we are talking to Prabhakar Singh about Ram P. Anand’s article “Family of "Civilized" States and Japan; A Story of Humiliation, Assimilation, Defiance and Confrontation,” published in JHIL 5(1) (2003), 1-75. What did it take to become recognized as a “civilized” state in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries? And which role did international law play in this process for the Japanese empire? Is there something like an “Asian” perspective on the history ...
19 Sept 2024
"Amicitia in Renaissance Peace and Alliance Treaties (1450 – 1530)” with Randall Lesaffer
To what extent can we characterize the relations between states as Amicitia, as interstate friendships, and do they exist as juridical concepts? Join us in Episode 4 as we trace the historical and legal origins of Amicitia with Randall Lesaffer, discussing his 2002 article “Amicitia in Renaissance Peace and Alliance Treaties (1450-1530)", published in JHIL 4(1) (2002), 77–99. What significance does Amicitia have in the European legal tradition and why is it still relevant today? How might the...
30 May 2024
“From the International Law of Christianity to the International Law of the World Citizen,” by Heinhard Steiger, with Dominik Steiger
Although normative rules for the regulation of inter-power relationships have existed for centuries, the term “international law” and the meanings we attach to it today differs strongly from earlier notions of international law that we can find throughout world history. In Episode 3 of Voices of JHIL, we talk to Dominik Steiger about Heinhard Steiger’s, article “From the International Law of Christianity to the International Law of the World Citizen,” published in JHIL 3(2) (2000), 180-193. What are turning points in the history of international law and how can we periodize the history of international law despite the complex terminological issues we may face? Join us in this thrilling conversation to find out more!
Guest:
Prof. Dr. Dominik Steigner – Professor of Public International Law, European Law and Public Law at the Dresden University of Technology, Germany. https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/irget/jfoeffl9/die-professur/Lehrstuhlinhaber (https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/irget/jfoeffl9/die-professur/Lehrstuhlinhaber)
Hosts:
Dr. Raphael Schäfer - https://www.mpil.de/en/pub/institute/personnel/academic-staff/rschaefe.cfm (https://www.mpil.de/en/pub/institute/personnel/academic-staff/rschaefe.cfm)
Univ.-Prof. Dr. iur. Miloš Vec - https://rechtsgeschichte.univie.ac.at/team/milos-vec/ (https://rechtsgeschichte.univie.ac.at/team/milos-vec/)
Music:
Serge Quadrado Music – Cinematic Jazz
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SamuelFrancisJohnson – Lifting Guitar
Mr Pleasure – BurnishedBronze
25 Apr 2024
"When was the Law of International Society Born? – An Inquiry of the History of International Law From an Intercivlizational Perspective" by Onuma Yasuaki, with Oguri Hirofumi
In Episode 2, we will be talking to OGURI Hirofumi about ONUMA Yasuaki’s article "When was the Law of International Society Born? – An Inquiry of the History of International Law From an Intercivlizational Perspective", published in JHIL 2(1) (2000) 1-66. Join us, as Hirofumi sheds light on Eurocentrism in and of international law, dives into ONUMA san’s ‘intercivilizational approach’ and discusses ONUMA san’s legacy within the field of international law.
Professor Hirofumi Oguri – Associate Professor, Kyushu University, Japan.
Faculty Profiles - OGURI Hirofumi (okayama-u.ac.jp) (https://soran.cc.okayama-u.ac.jp/html/99cc325c975b970274506e4da22f6611_en.html).
Music:
“SamuelFrancisJohnson – Lifting Guitar” (https://pixabay.com/de/sound-effects/lifting-guitar-12549/ (https://pixabay.com/de/sound-effects/lifting-guitar-12549/))
8 Feb 2024
"International Law and the Idea of History" with Philip Allott
We are thrilled to begin our podcast with Professor Allott, whose work in the field of international law played a crucial role in the founding of the Journal at a time when the discipline began turning to its history. Join us as we discuss his 1999 article „International Law and the Idea of History“, where he reflects on his work 25 years later and reveals how JHIL was founded.
Professor PJ Allott - Emeritus Professor of International Public Law, University of Cambridge, UK. Professor PJ Allott | Faculty of Law (cam.ac.uk) (https://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/pj-allott/14)
Music:
Serge Quadrado Music - Cinematic Jazz
LesFM - Acoustic Guitar Indie Background Music For Videos
Technical advice:
Dr. Niccolò Ridi
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