Fresh Squeezed! The Opinio Juris Podcast Opinio Juris Contributors and Guests

In this episode of FreshSqueezed!, Professor Cai Congyan from Fudan University Law School joins Dr Zhang Binxin to examine the intricate aspects of international law through an intercultural lens. Professor Cai, a renowned scholar in international legal theory and practice, delves into how China's distinct position as a significant yet developing economy influences its approach to global legal challenges. The discussion highlights the impact of major power dynamics on legal scholarship and emphasises the importance of surpassing cultural and ideological barriers in international law. This episode aims to equip academics, practitioners, and students with a better understanding of the evolving landscape in international law and international legal scholarship.

Margot Salomon is a leading thinker in international economic law. In this episode of Fresh Squeezed!, Margot discusses the intricate relationship between international law and capitalism, highlighting the role of law in both supporting and challenging the norms of neoliberal globalisation. She delves into the capitalist foundations of international law and its impact on socioeconomic rights and labour laws. This episode will appeal to anyone interested in understanding the dynamic interplay of law, human rights, and the global economic order.

In this episode, we delve into the tension between Palestine and international law with Palestinian legal scholar Noura Erakat. As global events unfold, Erakat offers a timely critique of international law's biases and the academic world's hesitancy to confront them head-on. With poignant reflections on anti-colonial struggle and the lived experiences of Palestinians, this conversation challenges listeners to reconsider established narratives and to ask where they stand amidst the call for justice. A must-listen for anyone keen on understanding the interplay between global legal structures, anti-colonialism, and the Palestinian cause.