Yurika Ishii
(石井 由梨佳)
Modified on: 04/21
Profile Information
- Affiliation
- Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, National Defense Academy of Japan
- Degree
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Ph.D(Feb, 2011, The University of Tokyo)LL.M(May, 2004, Cornell Law School)
- Researcher number
- 80582890
- ORCID ID
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5846-8341- J-GLOBAL ID
- 200901008400423457
- researchmap Member ID
- 6000015408
- External link
Yurika Ishii is an Associate Professor at the National Defense Academy of Japan, where she is in charge of law of the sea and public international law courses. Her areas of interest include general public international law, the law of the sea and international/transnational criminal law. She achieved LL.B. from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (Political Science Course), LL.M. from Cornell Law School (with Rotary Ambassador Scholarship), and Ph.D from the University of Tokyo, Graduate Schools for Laws and Politics with a thesis on international regulation of economic crimes, which was published as International Regulation of Transnational Crimes (Yuhikaku, 2017; Japanese; Awarded the 51st Adachi Mineichiro Award). Her latest work includes Japanese Maritime Security and Law of the Sea (Brill, 2022; Awarded the 39th Ohira Masayoshi Memorial Award).
She stayed at Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law (Heidelberg, Germany, 2008, 2010), Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law (Freiburg, Germany, 2011) and Harvard Law School (Cambridge, the United States, with Fulbright Scholarship, 2014-15) as a guest researcher.
Research Interests
11Research Areas
2Research History
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Sep, 2020 - Mar, 2023
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Sep, 2018 - Mar, 2019
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Sep, 2014 - May, 2015
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Mar, 2011 - Mar, 2011
Education
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Apr, 2003 - Mar, 2009
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Aug, 2003 - May, 2004
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Apr, 1999 - Mar, 2003
Committee Memberships
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Nov, 2023 - Present
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Sep, 2023 - Present
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Sep, 2022 - Present
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Sep, 2022 - Present
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Apr, 2022 - Present
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Sep, 2020 - Present
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Jun, 2020 - Present
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Apr, 2013 - Present
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Nov, 2022 - Dec, 2023
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Apr, 2021 - Mar, 2022
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Jan, 2018 - Mar, 2021
Awards
4Papers
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Tokyo Review of International Law, 13 75-100, Mar 31, 2024 Invited
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Asia-Pacific Journal of Ocean Law and Policy, 8(2) 266-286, Dec 21, 2023 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Dai YOKOMIZO, Yoshizumi TOJO, Yoshiko NAIKI (eds.), Changing Orders in International Economic Law: A Japanese Perspective, 104-114, Oct 20, 2023 Invited
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Makoto Ibusuki = Yoichiro Itakura, "Cross-border Data and Law" (Houritsu Bunkasha), 171-186, Oct, 2023 Invited
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International Legal Studies, 100 637-671, Sep 28, 2023 Peer-reviewed
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OKUWAKI Naoya=SAKAMOTO Shigeki, Kaijohoan Hosei no Genjo to Tenkai, 150-164, Jul 17, 2023 Invited
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OKUWAKI Naoya=SAKAMOTO Shigeki, Kaijo Hoan Hosei no Genjo to Tenkai, 69-81, Jul 17, 2023 Invited
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The Journal of International Law and Diplomacy, 122(1) 48-76, Jun 1, 2023 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Tokyo Review of International Law, 12 101-124, Mar 30, 2023 Invited
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Horitsu Jiho, (1188) 84-90, Mar 27, 2023 Invited
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The Journal of Humanitarian Studies, 12 53-68, Feb 24, 2023 Invited
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Shin Matsuzawa, Anne Weyembergh, Irene Wieczorek, Europe and Japan Cooperation in the Fight against Cross-border Crime, 165-184, Nov 15, 2022 Peer-reviewedInvitedLead author
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Journal of Conflict and Security Law, 27(3) 339-362, May 12, 2022 Peer-reviewed
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Journal of Air Law, 62 6891-6910, Mar, 2022 Invited
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Tokyo Review of International Law, 10 137-154, Mar, 2022 Invited
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Natalie Klein (ed), Unconventional Lawmaking in the Law of the Sea, 76-92, Mar, 2022 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 133-147, Apr, 2021 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Bansal, Alok Goel, Deeksha Siddharth Singh (eds), UNCLOS: Solutions for Managing the Maritime Global Commons, 177-194, Jan, 2021 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Indonesian Journal of International Law, 17(4) 519-540, Dec, 2020 Peer-reviewed
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Asada Masahiko et al (eds), The Current of Modern International Law, 1 375-389, Nov, 2020 Invited
Major Books and Other Publications
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Brill, Dec 16, 2021 (ISBN: 9789004470064) Peer-reviewed
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Yuhikaku, Aug 25, 2017 (ISBN: 4641046808)
Misc.
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Shunji Yanai (ed.), Ocean and International Law (Shinzansha), 103-157, Mar 31, 2024 Invited
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Challenges concerning Geopolitical Risks and Legal Responses by Japanese Corporations, 85-102, Mar 29, 2024 Invited
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ArCS II International Law Briefing Paper Series, 10 1-12, Mar 18, 2024
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RIETI Discussion Papers 24-E-010, Jan 25, 2024 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs, 40 155-165, Nov 24, 2023 Peer-reviewedInvited
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CIL Dialogues: An International Law Blog, Aug 14, 2023 Peer-reviewedInvitedLead author
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Research on Senkaku Islands, Jul 11, 2023
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International Legal Studies, 101(1) 1-298, May 18, 2023 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Maritime Law, 66 81-91, Mar, 2023 InvitedLead author
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International Legal Materials, 1-4, Dec 16, 2022 Peer-reviewedInvited
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319-350, Dec, 2022
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Settlement of Disputes regarding a Territory and Continental Shelf and the Role of International LawJapan Economic Foundation, Towards the Establishment of Rule-based International Economic System, 180-192, Dec, 2022 Invited
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Seokwoo Lee (ed), Encyclopedia of Ocean Law and Policy in Asia-Pacific, 75-157, Nov 21, 2022 Invited
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FULCRUM: Analaysis on Southeast Asia, Oct 25, 2022 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Policy & Action, (3552), Jul 15, 2022 Invited
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Asian Journal of International Law, 13(1) 1-9, Jun 24, 2022 Peer-reviewed
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RIETI Discussion Paper Series 22-J-004, Feb 22, 2022 Peer-reviewedInvited
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Global Health Governance, Policy Brief Series, No. 9, 9, Feb 14, 2022 InvitedLead author
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FY 2022 Report, 91-105, Feb, 2022 Invited
Presentations
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A Rules-Based International Order: Benefits and Challenges, Mar 18, 2024, British Institute of International and Comparative Law Invited
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THE 12th OCEAN DIALOGUE: “ENDURING MARITIME CONNECTIVITY IN A FRAGMENTING WORLD,”, Mar 15, 2024, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam & Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Invited
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Challenges against the Liberal International Order concerning Territory and Sovereignty, Mar 6, 2024 Invited
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Sakudaira Security Forum Roundtable Session, Feb 6, 2024, The University of Tokyo, ROLES Invited
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The Necessity of Maintaining an International Law-based Order in the East and South China Sea, Jan 15, 2024, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting Co., Ltd and the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam Invited
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The Information Network Law Association JAPAN, the 23rd Annual Conference, Dec 10, 2023, The Information Network Law Association JAPAN Invited
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The EU-Japan Strategic Communications Practitioners’ Seminar “Towards a Principled;Inclusive Indo-Pacific”, Oct 31, 2023, The University of Tokyo, Strategic Communications Education Research Unit (SCERU) Invited
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NYCU Law Faculty Workshop on Data Security and Government, Oct 18, 2023 Invited
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ACAMS The Assembly Japan, Sep 20, 2023, ACAMS Japan Invited
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YCAPS-SPF Community Conversation, Jul 18, 2023, The Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS) -Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) Invited
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The Japanese Council of International Trade, Jul 15, 2023, The Japanese Council of International Trade Invited
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Platform Economy and Sustainable Society 1, Jun 20, 2023, Keio University Invited
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The 101st Conference, Criminal Law Society of Japan, Jun 4, 2023, Criminal Law Society of Japan Invited
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Conference on Challenges in Addressing Potential Threats to the Security of Commercial Shipping in South-East Asia, May 30, 2023, National University of Singapore, Centre for International Law Invited
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Technology and AML/CFT Framework Transformation, May 17, 2023, ACAMS Invited
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Course on International Maritime Security Law, May 3, 2023, International Maritime Security Law Invited
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Japan Association of Disarmament Studies, Annual Conference, Apr 15, 2023, Japan Association of Disarmament Studies Invited
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American Society of International Law, Annual Meeting, Mar 30, 2023, American Society of International Law Invited
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, Young Diplomats Invitation Program 2023, Mar 22, 2023, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan Invited
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Lessons from Ukraine for Maritime East Asia, Feb 15, 2023, Stimson Center Invited
Research Projects
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JSPS Grant B, Grant B, JSPS, Apr, 2023 - Mar, 2028
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Pioneering), Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Pioneering), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Jun, 2022 - Mar, 2027
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Jun, 2020 - Mar, 2025
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2021 - Mar, 2024
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Research Grant Fund, Research Grant C, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2021 - Mar, 2024
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2020 - Mar, 2024
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Apr, 2021 - Mar, 2022
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Research Grant, Suntory Foundation, Aug, 2020 - Jul, 2021
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Challenging Research (Pioneering), Japan Society for Promotion of Science, Apr, 2018 - Mar, 2021
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Research Grant C, Japan Society for Promotion of Science, Apr, 2018 - Mar, 2021
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Research Grant: Developing The Future of Academia, Suntory Foundation, Aug, 2019 - Aug, 2020
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2016 - Mar, 2020
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Research Project, Japan Law Foundation, Mar, 2019 - Jan, 2020
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Research Grant B, Japan Society of Promotion of Science, Apr, 2016 - Mar, 2019
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Grant B, Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B), Japanese Society of Promotion of Science, Apr, 2016 - Mar, 2018
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Grant for Publication, Zengin Foundation for Studies on Economics and Finance, Aug, 2017 - Aug, 2017
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Research Support, Suntory Foundation, Aug, 2015 - Jul, 2016
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Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Apr, 2013 - Mar, 2016
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Research Support, Suntory Foundation, Jul, 2014 - Jul, 2015
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Fulbright Research Grant, JUSEC, Sep, 2014 - May, 2015
Academic Activities
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Planning/Implementing academic research, Peer reviewUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (Tokyo), Apr 5, 2024 - Apr 7, 2024
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Planning/Implementing academic research, Peer reviewUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Global Maritime Crime Programme, Jan 12, 2023 - Jan 14, 2023
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Peer review, OtherInternational Institute of Humanitarian Law (Online), Dec 16, 2020 - Dec 18, 2020
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Peer review, OtherUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Global Maritime Crime Programme (Mauritius), Oct 16, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019
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International Institute of Humanitarian Law (Copenhagen, Denmark), Sep 30, 2019 - Oct 4, 2019
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, (Colombo, Sri Lanka), Jun 18, 2018 - Jun 20, 2018
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International Committee of Red Cross, Mar 1, 2016 - Oct 1, 2016
Teaching Experience
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Sep, 2020 - Present
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Sep, 2012 - Present
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Apr, 2010 - Present
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Apr, 2010 - Present
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Sep, 2018 - Mar, 2019
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Apr, 2008 - Sep, 2008
Professional Memberships
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May, 2019 - Present
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Nov, 2018 - Present
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Jan, 2017 - Present
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Nov, 2016 - Present
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May, 2016 - Present
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Apr, 2013 - Present
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Apr, 2010 - Present
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Apr, 2010 - Present
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Jan, 2007 - Present
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Apr, 2006 - Present
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Jan, 2003 - Present
Other
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Jun, 2021 - Jun, 2021Participated in Summer Academy for Global Privacy Law 2021 - International data flows: Moving challenges, new solutions? (https://www.vub.be/en/events/2021/summer-academy-for-global-privacy-law-2021-international-data-flows-moving-challenges).
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Jun, 2017 - Jun, 2017Participated in Maritime Boundaries Workshop held by the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore and the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong in Singapore from 6-8 June 2017 (https://cil.nus.edu.sg/programmes-and-activities/upcoming-events/cil-ancors-maritime-boundary-workshop/).
Social Activities
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