A critical dialogue on the crisis of international law and the emergence of political legal perspectives from the Global South, featuring two distinguished scholars in conversation at the Alterfestival.
Featured Speakers
- Prof. Avi Singh — Leading Indian legal scholar
- Prof. Ugo Mattei — IUC Academic Coordinator, Distinguished Professor of Law
The discussion examines how international law has been increasingly marginalized in global governance, while political law emerges as a critical framework for understanding legal phenomena from post-colonial and Southern perspectives. Prof. Singh and Prof. Mattei explore:
- The colonial legacy of international legal structures
- The rise of political economy approaches to law
- Indian legal traditions and their relationship to Western international law
- Alternative frameworks for global justice from the Global South
The Alterfestival provides a unique platform for these critical conversations, bringing together heterodox economic and legal perspectives to challenge mainstream narratives about law, development, and international relations.
About Alterfestival: An annual gathering organized by the IUC bringing together scholars, activists, and practitioners to discuss alternative approaches to economics, law, and social transformation.