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The long work

Papers & Publications

Research, academic writing and the longer essays that don’t fit a blog post — including my thesis. Some are set here as reading pieces; others open as the original document, footnotes, citations and all. I also contribute pieces, podcasts and conversations to other publications.

Towards Transparency & Stability: Holding States Accountable for Grey Zone Activities Under the Law of State Responsibility

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Towards Transparency & Stability: Holding States Accountable for Grey Zone Activities Under the Law of State Responsibility

The rapid evolution of grey zone warfare (GZW) has outpaced the international community's (IC) ability to effectively address the novel challenges it poses to the international legal order. This paper examines how the law of state responsibility can be adapted to meet the challenges of GZW, contributing to the advancement of transparency and stability. This paper received a first with cum laude and honours.

19 July 2024 · Long read · Opens as a document

Quantum Sovereignty: Navigating the Intersection of Data Governance and Technological Supremacy

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Quantum Sovereignty: Navigating the Intersection of Data Governance and Technological Supremacy

The rapid advancement of quantum technologies has ushered in a new era of digital governance, one that challenges traditional notions of sovereignty and power in the global arena. As nations grapple with the transformative potential of quantum computing, cryptography, and sensing, the concept of ‘quantum sovereignty’ has emerged as a critical framework for understanding the complex interplay between technological innovation, data governance, and geopolitical influence.

21 August 2024 · Long read · Opens as a document

Yazidi Women: Invisible Citizens How to Protect those who Cannot be Protected - A Critical, Feminist Stance on the Efficacy of International Law

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Yazidi Women: Invisible Citizens How to Protect those who Cannot be Protected - A Critical, Feminist Stance on the Efficacy of International Law

Yazidi women have found themselves in a situation of internal displacement since the ISIS attack on Sinjar in 2014. Despite international guidelines being in place to observe that their protection needs are taken care of by either the responsible government or international community, they remain in a highly vulnerable, volatile condition 7 years on.

16 June 2021 · Long read · Opens as a document

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