Imperium

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Imperium is the official podcast of the Research Society of International Law. It examines matters of international law and domestic law concerning Pakistan and the region.

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Episodes

China, Multipolarity and International Law

What can Pakistan learn from China's experience with international law? In this episode of Imperium, Jamal Aziz (Executive Director, RSIL) hosts Professor Zhang Naigen (Director for the Centre of International Law at Fudan University Law School) to understand China's increasing engagement with international law.

May 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9

A Decade at RSIL: Careers in International Law and Policy

In this episode of Imperium, Jamal Aziz (Executive Director, RSIL), Oves Anwar (Director Research, RSIL) and Saad ur Rehman Khan (Project Manager, ICMPD) discuss the past decade of RSIL and the career opportunities in international law and policy in Pakistan and the region. Watch in video ....

Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 8

Sanctions, neo-liberalism, American exceptionalism and the Global South

In this episode of Imperium, Mubashar Rizvi (Data Analyst & Research Associate, RSIL) discusses sanctions, their use in an increasingly multipolar global world and possible pathways for #Pakistan with Noor Fatima Iftikhar (Senior Research Associate, RSIL). Watch in video .

Sep 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 7

How bad is the water crisis in Pakistan?

In this episode of Imperium, Faraz Khan Yousafzai (Research Associate, RSIL) discusses the ongoing water crisis in Pakistan and what its future implications will be with Uzair Sattar (Junior Fellow, Stimson Center). Watch in video .

Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 6

Is Pakistan's Justice System Accessible?

In this episode of Imperium, Iqra Bano Sohail (Junior Research Associate, RSIL) discusses women's representation in Pakistan's justice system, career options for fresh law graduates, and public access to law in Pakistan with Natalya Kamal (Independent Legal Practitioner, NKLAW). Watch in video ....

Dec 10, 2021•53 min•Ep. 5

The Future of Pakistan's Economy

In this episode of Imperium, Aimal Amjad Qureshi (Research Associate, RSIL) discusses CPEC, special economic zones, digitalization of the economy, and future policy direction with Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad Ramay (CEO, AIERD ). Watch in video .

Nov 26, 2021•50 min•Ep. 4

Exploring Pakistan’s New Geoeconomics Vision

Jamal Aziz (Executive Director,RSIL) and RSIL Research Associates Faraz Khan Yousafzai and Aimal Amjad explore Pakistan’s new geoeconomics vision, a paradigm shift from geopolitical contestation to geoeconomic cooperation. Watch this episode in video .

Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 3

Lawfare: Changing Landscapes and Pakistan's Preparedness

Jamal Aziz (Executive Director, RSIL) and Oves Anwar (Director Research, RSIL) discuss the international and domestic legal mechanisms that Pakistan must identify and utilize to counter hostile movements. Watch this episode in video

Mar 27, 2021•50 min•Ep. 2

Reconstructing Policies, Reducing Vulnerabilities, and Responding to Regional Developments

In this episode, Oves Anwar , Director of Research at the Research Society of International Law , sits down with Salman Zaidi (Director Programs, Jinnah Institute) to discuss the shifting tectonic plates in South Asia and how these changing dynamics influence the policy-making in Pakistan. Watch this episode in video

Mar 12, 2021•35 min•Ep. 1

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