The Centre for the Promotion of International Law (CPIL) at VMLS
successfully hosted its 4th guest lecture on the theme 'Teaching
and Researching International Law in Asia: Critical Approaches,
and Other Research Methodologies' on 03rd June 2024. The lecture
was conducted online and featured Mr. Amiel Ian Valdez, a
distinguished Research Fellow at the Centre for International Law,
National University of Singapore, and the Asian Society of
International Law.
Highlights of the Event
The event began with a welcome address by the Director of the
Centre for the Promotion of International Law. He introduced Mr.
Amiel Ian Valdez and highlighted his extensive experience and
contributions to the field of international law, particularly in
the Asian context.
Mr. Valdez delivered an insightful lecture that covered the
following key points:
- The relevance and evolution of international law in Asia.
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Critical approaches to teaching and researching international
law.
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Methodologies and best practices for conducting research in
international law.
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The role of educators and researchers in shaping the discourse
on international law in Asia.
Following the lecture, an interactive Q&A session was held where
participants posed questions to Mr. Valdez. The discussion
provided deeper insights into specific research methodologies and
the challenges faced in the field of international law in Asia.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Nabeela Siddiqui,
expressing gratitude to Mr. Valdez for his enlightening lecture
and to all participants for their active engagement.
