Current Issues in the International Law Commission: The View from Inside

Authors

• Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón, American University Washington College of LawFollow
• Juan José Ruda Santolaria, International Law Commission
• Claudio Grossman, American University Washington College of LawFollow
• Claudia Martin, American University Washington College of LawFollow

Abstract

On June 9, 2025, the American Society of International Law (ASIL) welcomed the Academy to co-host the panel “Current Issues in the International Law Commission: The View from Inside,” at Tillar House in Washington, D.C., to examine sea-level rise and the immunity of State officials. Ambassador Juan José Ruda Santolaria presented the International Law Commission work on sea-level rise, highlighting support for preserving existing maritime baselines, guaranteeing the continuity of statehood for low-lying and small island States, and strengthening protections for people displaced by climate change. Dean Emeritus Claudio Grossman explained the complexities inherent in balancing the sovereign equality of States and the necessity of ensuring accountability for grave international crimes, and reaffirmed that the ILC’s work on the immunity of State officials represents a significant contribution to the development and codification of international law.

External Links

https://www.american.edu/wcl/impact/initiatives-programs/hracademy/news/panel-discussion-on-the-current-issues-in-the-international-law-commission.cfm

Repository Citation

Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón, Juan José Ruda Santolaria, Claudio Grossman & Claudia Martin, Current Issues in the International Law Commission: The View from Inside, (2025).
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/pub_disc_media/662