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Independent Research.
International Perspectives.

The Platform / About Us

In-depth analysis of international law, diplomacy and global affairs. Explore the ideas, institutions and decisions shaping our shared future.

01 / WHO WE ARE

A platform for thoughtful international legal analysis.

Diplomacy & Law is an independent research and publishing platform dedicated to public international law, diplomacy, and global affairs.

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Founded in 2023, the platform seeks to make complex international legal questions accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing analytical depth. Its publications examine the legal principles, international institutions, and political developments shaping relations between states and the international community.

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Covering all areas of public international law, the platform explores the relationship between international legal frameworks, diplomacy, and global governance. Through research-based articles, legal analysis, and educational resources, Diplomacy & Law provides students, researchers, professionals, and the wider public with a deeper understanding of the legal dimensions of international affairs.

02 / OUR MISSION

Understanding law in a changing world.

To contribute to a better understanding of international law and its application to contemporary global challenges.

Diplomacy & Law approaches international affairs through legal research, historical context, and the examination of international legal instruments and institutional practice.

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Its editorial focus is on explaining not only what happens in international relations, but also the legal frameworks governing those developments.

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The platform is committed to making international legal knowledge accessible beyond academic and professional circles, connecting established legal principles with the questions shaping today's world.

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Independent Analysis

Research guided by intellectual independence and legal coherence.

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Academic Depth

Contextual analysis grounded in legal instruments and institutional practice.

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Accessible Knowledge

Connecting international legal principles with a wider public audience.

03 / RECOGNITION

Academic & Institutional References

Research and analysis from Diplomacy & Law have been referenced in academic, legal, diplomatic, and public-policy publications.

International Institutions

United Nations Human Rights Council; Canadian Library of Parliament, including its study The Future of the Ottawa Treaty.

Professional & Educational

American Bar Association, International Bar Association, and University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute.

Academic Publications

Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, and University of Baltimore Law Review.

Policy & Strategic Research

​Istituto Affari Internazionali, National Defence University, Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, and Swedish Defence Research Agency.

References indicate that a publication cited material from Diplomacy & Law; they do not imply institutional endorsement. The full publication-by-publication citations remain available on the original About Us page.

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04 / THE FOUNDER

Edmarverson A. Santos

FOUNDER · DIPLOMACY & LAW

Edmarverson A. Santos holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law and a bachelor’s degree in Law. He founded Diplomacy & Law in 2023 as an independent platform for research and analysis on public international law, diplomacy and global affairs.

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His work focuses on international law, armed conflict, human rights, sanctions, state responsibility and global governance. Research published through Diplomacy & Law has been referenced by universities, parliaments, international organisations, NGOs and media outlets.

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