Welcome
On October 21, 2009 the name of the Institute for International Law and Politics was changed to the Institute for Law, Science and Global Security. Dr. Christopher Joyner, Director and Co-Founder, and Dr. Catherine Lotrionte, Executive Director, look forward to the continued work that the Institute supports. They anticipate that the Institute will continue to play an integral part in the support and enhancement of teaching and research at Georgetown in the area of international law, and international relations. The Institute will continue to seek to inform the public policy debate about the nature, role and important of international law, domestic law and science in foreign and domestic politics. Please send all emails to lsgs@georgetown.edu. Please also change all bookmarks and links to lsgs.georgetown.edu.
The Institute for Law, Science and Global Security was established to promote teaching and research at the nexus of international law and international relations. Recent developments such as intervention in Iraq, Kosovo's declaration of independence, or the treatment of detainees in the ‘War on Terror’ are difficult to assess in the absence of an understanding of legal rules and an appreciation of the ways in which these rules may affect behavior. The Institute hosts a number of events each year. These events bring students together with practitioners, policy makers, and legal scholars in a variety of formats.
Leadership
The Institute also maintains a governance board that advises the various topics and areas related to the study of international law and international relations.
To learn more about the Institute, its history, related programs and events, please explore this website. For more information about the Institute and the Government M.A. in International Law and Global Security, please contact us here.
New Rankings for International Relations Programs
Foreign Policy Magazine released its latest rankings in its March/April 2009 issue for the top undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. programs in international relations. Once again, Georgetown University was in the top tier of each category, and notably ranked #1 for "Top Masters Programs." For more information on the recent rankings, the Georgetown University press release can be viewed here, and the FP article can be accessed here. The Institute for Law, Science and Global Policy and the Government Masters Program in International Law and Global Security are proud to be part of an outstanding community of scholars, practitioners, and students.
Spotlight Event: International Engagement in Cyberspace
On March 29, 2011 the Institute for Law, Science and Global Security hosted its first international conference on cybersecurity. Experts from around the world, including domestic and foreign policymakers, private sector leaders and notable scholars came together to share their visions for protecting cyberspace in the face of emerging challenges.
If you would like to learn more about last year's event, including highlights and full video from the conference, visit our event page.
If you are interested in viewing full transcripts from the conference as well as portions of expert articles on the subject, as featured in a special issue of Georgetown's Journal of International Affairs, visit the Journal's webpage.
Save the Date: The Institute will be holding its second annual conference on "International Engagement in Cyberspace" on April 10, 2012 on Georgetown University's main campus.
Exploring International Law Blog
- VIDEO: Will there be discontinuity in U.S. Foreign Policy if there is a Republican Administration?
- 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds District Court ruling blocking Oklahoma amendment that would have prevented judges from applying Islamic or international law
- Some thoughts on Obama’s use of signing statments
Upcoming Events
- Jan 30, 5pm-7:30pm: Film Screening: 'Qarantina' with Oday Rasheed
- Feb 16, 3pm-4:30pm: Women, Reproduction, and HIV/AIDS in India
- Mar 1, 3pm-4:30pm: How Global Markets and Rules Shape India's Rise to Power
