Asymmetrical Haircuts

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Two journalists, one haircut, tons of opinions on international justice. Hosted by @janethanderson.bsky.social and @svdberg.bsky.social. Find us wherever you get your podcasts.

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ICYMI 🎯 What does Russian-produced hate speech against Ukrainians look like? And what about the historical significance of labelling Ukraine as Nazi-run? We unpack it all in our latest episode with Anna Vyshniakova & Ilya Nuzov👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 106 – Russian Hate Speech with Ilya Nuzov and Anna Vyshniakovawww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com Ilya Nuzov and Anna Vyshniakova explain Russian hate speech against Ukrainians and how it could be prosecuted at the ICC

In Ukraine, hate speech + propaganda are being used by the Russian state as justification for crimes against civilians – but can you prosecute hate speech as an international crime? New episode out now👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Russian soldiers on the ground have justified violence against civilians as a process of “de-nazification” – but when it comes to holding media and politicians accountable for hate speech propaganda targeting Ukrainians, there are domestic and international obstacles. New episode drops tomorrow.

ICYMI 🎯 What’s the latest on pending #Gaza arrest warrants at the ICC? Complementarity arguments + a UK intervention are adding new dimensions. Catch up with our Justice Update here👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus... @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social

Justice Update – All Amici Aboard Palestine Israel ICCwww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com Israel Palestine the ICC and the legal issues that are emerging: a debunk on complementarity with Kevin Jon Heller and what about that UK intervention with Leila Sadat

What can or can’t the #ICC do when a state says “back off, we’re handling it”? We sat down with the experts to unpack complementarity arguments + #Gaza arrest warrants. Episode out now👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus... @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social

The #ICC is seeking arrest warrants for war in #Gaza. While the judges decide, we look at legal technicalities like complementarity - what precedents are there? And what about the UK’s intervention on ICC jurisdiction over Israeli citizens? New #JusticeUpdate out tomorrow.

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This intro to IHL in the context of Gaza by @janinadill.bsky.social on the @asymmetricalh.bsky.social podcast, is such a clear, precise, and accurate explanation of the law, as well as an eloquent and compelling case for why it is so crucially important. www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 104 – Laws of War 101 with Janina Dillwww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com IHL expert Janina Dill discusses the myths and confusion around the rules of war.

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ICYMI🎯 The UN says there are credible allegations that #CRSV has been used against civilians & POWs in #Ukraine – but what can be done to prosecute those responsible from inside the country? Catch up with our latest episode here👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 105 – Prosecuting CRSV in Ukraine with Anna Sosonska and Anastasiia Moiseievawww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com Anna Sosonska of Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General and Anastasiia Moisaieva of GRC talk about challenges of prosecuting CRSV in Ukraine.

The #UN has discerned a “widespread and systematic pattern” of #CRSV committed by Russian forces in occupied #Ukraine — but what does this mean for actual prosecutions in Ukraine? Listen to our new episode here👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 105 – Prosecuting CRSV in Ukraine with Anna Sosonska and Anastasiia Moisaievawww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com Anna Sosonska of Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General and Anastasiia Moisaieva of GRC talk about challenges of prosecuting CRSV in Ukraine.

#CRSV is not always opportunistic — in #Ukraine, the weaponisation of sexual violence by Russian forces is a product of calculated preparation, according to experts. But is this enough to charge commanders as being responsible? New episode out tomorrow.

Out now! In June, at the #Patreon War Criminals Book Club we read The Trial by Franz Kafka. It had the intended effect of getting us frustrated + showing the sense of absurdity & powerlessness of living under totalitarianism. Listen here👇 www.patreon.com/Asymmetrical...

Coming tomorrow! “It’s just so frustrating” At the #Patreon War Criminals Book Club we read The Trial by Franz Kafka & reflect on how individuals can feel “tiny” going up against big institutions + how victims of intl trials might feel similarly sometimes…

ICYMI 🎯 We all think we know about war crimes – but what does fighting a war in compliance with IHL really look like? Janina Dill helped us tease out the basics of the laws of armed conflict in our latest episode👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 104 – Laws of War 101 with Janina Dillwww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com IHL expert Janina Dill discusses the myths and confusion around the rules of war.

#Gaza & #Ukraine have thrust the buzzwords of #IHL into the public discourse — but has this been paired with the understanding that the law of armed conflict is designed to limit war’s suffering rather than eliminate it? Episode out now👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 104 – Laws of War 101 with Janina Dillwww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com IHL expert Janina Dill discusses the myths and confusion around the rules of war.

In a world where it feels like violating the laws of armed conflict is the norm, it’s easy to forget that (even when complied with), #IHL is far from an antidote to ethical dilemmas. New episode drops tomorrow. @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social @janinadill.bsky.social

Today is the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict — check out our past episode “Sex Crimes Education” for a primer on #CRSV + what can be done about it under international law👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 72 – Sex Crimes Education with Valerie Oosterveld and Kim-Thuy Seelingerwww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com Conflict related sexual violence and gendered crimes – the basics – discussed by Professors Valerie Oosterveld and Kim-Thuy Seelinger

ICYMI 🎯 Still wondering what experts really think of The Hague’s justice institutions? Give the recording from our live June 3 convo a listen + hear what our esteemed guests had to say👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/liv...

Live show: The Hague – 125 Years of Peace and Justicewww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com A special live episode discussing if the Hague and its institutions are still fit for purpose.

Couldn’t make it to our live event on June 3rd? Still want to hear how The Hague measures up to its role as City of Peace & Justice 125 years on? Our live pod recording is out now!👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/liv...

Live show: The Hague – 125 Years of Peace and Justicewww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com A special live episode discussing if the Hague and its institutions are still fit for purpose.

The Hague and its institutions have big reputations — but in reality they become small entities when states don’t comply with them. What does it mean for the future if they can’t foster peace and justice w/o state support? Live pod recording out tomorrow.

Victims of atrocities want their stories heard. They expect The Hague to live up to its reputation as the international city of peace and justice — but does the reality match the dream? Our special live pod recording drops Friday.

Big win for Colombian victims — Chiquita Brands International found responsible for financing death squads. Possible implications for the Lafarge case and Syria? Give our episode with Cannelle Lavite (ECCHR) & Tara Van Ho a listen for some background👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus...

Justice Update: Lafarge Lundin Legal Liabilitywww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com French cement company LaFarge faces charges of complicity in crimes against humanity. What’s chnaging in corporate responsibility for human rights violations?

ICYMI 🎯 special ep✨ We’ve shared a little taste of our War Criminals Book Club! If you like this deep dive into the “absurdly chilling” documentary “The Act of Killing”, come join our Patreon and get access to all our international justice book reviews👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/spe...

Out now! “Absurdly chilling” @anthonydeusch comments the 2012 documentary “The Act of Killing” by Joshua Oppenheimer & talks about his experience reporting on the massacre in #Indonesia Special ep - a taste of our #Patreon The War Criminals Book Club www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/spe...

How do The Hague’s institutions ensure they are evolving with the rapidly changing needs of the international community? We ask Andrea Lapunzina Veronell, from the Permanent Court of Arbitration at our live podcast event Monday June 3rd! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/125-years-...

Out now! @UNITAD_Iraq, the UN mechanism to investigate crimes by Islamic State in #Iraq, is shutting down In the final days of his mandate, we asked UNITAD head Christian Ritscher about wrapping up his mission + where all the evidence can go Listen here👇 www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Out now on #Patreon! At the #WarCriminals #BookClub, we read 'Our Bodies, Their Battlefield: What War Does to Women' by Christina Lamb We discuss how the perspectives of women in conflicts often remain unheard + how justice is progressing Listen here 👇 patreon.com/asymmetrical...

She’s defended women facing death in Iran and has been arrested herself. This Monday 3rd of June, human rights lawyer Shadi Sadr talks to us about the power institutions can bestow upon those most vulnerable. Come join our live event! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/125-years-...

125 Years of Peace and Justice: A Live Dialogue on International Lawwww.eventbrite.co.uk Join us for a live discussion on how international law has shaped peace and justice over the past 125 years!

ICYMI 1/2 Busy week for intl law in #TheHague We discussed the #ICC arrest warrants for Israeli & Hamas leaders with experts Melanie O’Brien, Chantal Meloni, Barrie Sander, Alonso Gurmendi, Lucy Gaynor, Guissou Nia and Kip Hale www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus...

🚨Breaking news at the ICJ: Today the court ruled Israel must halt its military offensive into Rafah. @svdberg.bsky.social & @mollyquell.bsky.social were at the court and give us the latest on the ruling and what it means. www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus...

Justice Update: ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive – emergency podwww.asymmetricalhaircuts.com The ICJ has ruled that Israel must stop its offensive in Rafah. Stephanie and Molly give us the latest breaking news from the court.