29: Polarisation in International Diplomacy

In this episode, guest speaker Tomás Magalhães and professor Gerry Simpson speak to Antonio about the validity and continued relevance of international law. The role of international law in conflict resolution, and its normative desirability, have been debated since the end of WWII, when the field of international criminal law became so prominent. The conversation then develops towards a discussion of the Human Rights project and universalism. Tomás is a Portuguese physicist, social entrepreneur, and thinker who focuses on the growth of polarisation in modern times. He is the founder of the #DEPOLARIZA podcast, where he discusses politics and philosophy with field experts. Gerry is a professor of Public International Law at the LSE. His current research work focuses on the Cold War and International Law, most recently authoring a meditation on Cold War nuclearism, ‘The Atomics: My Nuclear Family at the End of the Earth’.Regardless of whether your interests lie in Law, IR, History, or Philosophy, this episode is sure to captivate!