The SLP Research Group ‘A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Armed Conflicts in Outer Space”, co-led by Sima Moradinasab and Daniel Duchaine, invites you to the third lecture of a series dedicated to exploring the complexities of armed conflicts in outer space from multiple perspectives.
As outer space becomes an increasingly contested and strategic domain, understanding how international law applies in this unique environment is more urgent than ever. This lecture series brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine the intersection of space law, international humanitarian law, global security, and emerging space policy.
In this session, we are honored to host Dr. Frans von der Dunk, the Havey and Susan Perlman Alumni and Othmer Chair of Space Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s L.L.M.
Dr. von der Dunk will offer a deep dive into one of the most foundational questions in international law and space governance:
- To what extent does the prohibition of the threat or use of force, enshrined in Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, apply to outer space?- What exceptions, if any, could be invoked in this context?
The lecture will also examine the relevance and applicability of Article 51 of the UN Charter, which permits self-defence in response to armed attacks, and how this principle might operate in the outer space domain.
Join us as we address these critical legal questions and consider their implications for the future of peace and conflict in outer space.
