In the Lawyering Peace interview series, Dr. Paul R. Williams explores the realm of peace negotiations, diplomacy, and international criminal justice with guests including seasoned peace negotiators and mediators, legal and strategic advisors, former ambassadors, prosecutors, and veterans of international criminal tribunals. Through the conversations, Dr. Williams and his guests shed light on the hurdles and triumphs of peace talks, the intricacies of negotiation strategies, the rigorous pursuit of justice in the aftermath of atrocities, and, in some instances, the lessons learned from failure. This series is a platform for the insights and wisdom of the friends and colleagues that Dr. Williams has had the honor of working with for over 30 years in the field, and offers an insider’s perspective on the complex dynamics of seeking justice and durable peace on the international stage.
Host & Executive Producer: Dr. Paul R. Williams
Co-Producer & Content Manager: Katie Hetherington
Co-Producer & Creative Manager: Ryan Westlake
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In the Lawyering Peace interview series, Dr. Paul R. Williams explores the realm of peace negotiations, diplomacy, and international criminal justice with guests including seasoned peace negotiators and mediators, legal and strategic advisors, former ambassadors, prosecutors, and veterans of international criminal tribunals. Through the conversations, Dr. Williams and his guests shed light on the hurdles and triumphs of peace talks, the intricacies of negotiation strategies, the rigorous pursuit of justice in the aftermath of atrocities, and, in some instances, the lessons learned from failure. This series is a platform for the insights and wisdom of the friends and colleagues that Dr. Williams has had the honor of working with for over 30 years in the field, and offers an insider’s perspective on the complex dynamics of seeking justice and durable peace on the international stage.
Host & Executive Producer: Dr. Paul R. Williams
Co-Producer & Content Manager: Katie Hetherington
Co-Producer & Creative Manager: Ryan Westlake
Justice vs. Politics: Justice Richard Goldstone on the ICTY, Peace, and Accountability
Lawyering Peace
59 minutes 11 seconds
9 months ago
Justice vs. Politics: Justice Richard Goldstone on the ICTY, Peace, and Accountability
In this episode, Justice Richard Goldstone recounts his remarkable journey from working within the South African justice system to dismantle apartheid to serving as the first Chief Prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and Rwanda (ICTR). He delves into the challenges of pursuing justice amid political resistance, from using judicial discretion to challenge oppressive laws and expose state-sponsored violence, to navigating the complexities of UN bureaucracy and funding constraints. Goldstone reflects on the groundbreaking impact of the ICTY on international law, including advancements in prosecuting gender-based crimes, and the enduring tension between peace and justice. His insights underscore the critical connection between justice, accountability, and sustainable peace.
Lawyering Peace
In the Lawyering Peace interview series, Dr. Paul R. Williams explores the realm of peace negotiations, diplomacy, and international criminal justice with guests including seasoned peace negotiators and mediators, legal and strategic advisors, former ambassadors, prosecutors, and veterans of international criminal tribunals. Through the conversations, Dr. Williams and his guests shed light on the hurdles and triumphs of peace talks, the intricacies of negotiation strategies, the rigorous pursuit of justice in the aftermath of atrocities, and, in some instances, the lessons learned from failure. This series is a platform for the insights and wisdom of the friends and colleagues that Dr. Williams has had the honor of working with for over 30 years in the field, and offers an insider’s perspective on the complex dynamics of seeking justice and durable peace on the international stage.
Host & Executive Producer: Dr. Paul R. Williams
Co-Producer & Content Manager: Katie Hetherington
Co-Producer & Creative Manager: Ryan Westlake
