“The International Rules-Based Order and the Sea” explores how law, power, and interests interact across the world’s oceans. The lecture outlines the current international legal regime applicable at sea, maps the key legal, security, and economic stakeholders, and examines possible avenues for maritime law in eras when the rule of law gives way to the law of interest. It further discusses the latest trends in maritime security and governance, with case-driven insights from the Caribbean and the Arctic, as well as contemporary challenges such as piracy and justice at sea.

Agenda:

• 16.00 – 16.15 Welcome
• 16.15 – 16.45 Lecture by Philipp Hermes
• 16.45 – 18.00 Networking Reception
• 18.00 End

Participant fee:
BDA House of Diplomacy Member: free of charge
BDA House of Diplomacy Non-Member: 40 euro excl. 21% VAT

Registration:
Please send an email to delia.barbu@vub.be.
Participation is guaranteed upon written confirmation only.

Cancellation :
Registrations can be cancelled or modified free of charge until one day prior to the event.
For cancellations after this deadline, a late cancellation fee of €20 + VAT will apply.
In case of a no-show, participants agree to pay the full registration fee of €40 + VAT.
These fees help cover administrative and catering costs.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Venue:
Vanbelle Law
Boulevard du Souverain 398 / Vorstlaan 398
1160 Brussels
https://www.vanbellelaw.com/