ASIL Programs > International Law Studies > Discussion Paper Series

The ASIL Discussion Paper Series, launched in 2008 under the auspices of ASIL Programs, is a collection of cutting-edge research papers by leading international law practitioners and scholars in order to facilitate a better public understanding of the international relations and foreign policy dimensions of timely issues of international law and practice. The Discussion Paper Series examines key issues of international law and their international and foreign policy implications in eight areas: human rights and humanitarian law, international development, international security, reform of international institutions and organizations, science, technology and the environment, trade and investment, transnational litigation and arbitration, and women in international law.

Publication of discussion papers will often be accompanied by roll-out presentation events at ASIL's Tillar House. Papers are drafted by ASIL members, staff and Tillar House Sabbatical Fellows. ASIL also welcomes papers from recognized experts external to the organization.