Whose Rules? The Battle for the New International Order
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The episode explores the competing interpretations of international law by superpowers like the US and China.
Guest: Malcolm Jorgensen (Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law) Imagine you’re on a yacht in the South China Sea. Suddenly, a US destroyer and a Chinese patrol vessel approach. Both claim rights to the same stretch of water; both believe they are following international law. How can two superpowers look at the same body of water and see two different sets of rules? Join host Christopher Murphy and guest Malcolm Jorgensen as they explore the retreat of the 'rules-based order'. They discuss a world fracturing into spheres of influence, where international law is increasingly defined by the local superpower. It’s a fascinating look at how China, Russia, and the US are competing to rewrite the very definition of global power. Find out more: https://law.mpg.de/lawcast/?id=150080
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Host: Christopher Murphy
Guest: Malcolm Jorgensen
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Organizations: Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law
Places: South China Sea, China, Russia, US
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