Serious stuff.
Deep into nerd territory. And law.
Have you ever wondered whether Hogwarts’ suits of armor and statues count as autonomous weapon systems? Questioned if the Death Eaters were committing crimes against humanity? Or debated with friends whether the wizarding world could even qualify as a state under international law?
If you’re a Harry Potter nerd whose Hogwarts letter got lost (or was hidden more effectively than the Dursleys ever managed), this book is for you.
You can find the book here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57571-6 (to make my publisher happy)
https://www.amazon.com/International-Law-Perspective-Harry-Potter/dp/3031575709 (for your convenience)
If you want to know what I wrote my PhD thesis on
This book grew out of my curiosity about new trends in warfare: autonomous weapon systems, drone warfare, and private military and security companies. But who is responsible when things go wrong?
If you’re interested in state responsibility and the role of private actors in armed conflict, this book is for you. And if you ever struggle with insomnia, I can always send you the original, full-length version of my PhD thesis on the topic.
You can find the book here: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/state-responsibility-and-new-trends-in-the-privatization-of-warfare-9781789909364.html
Not so serious stuff.
I’ve started writing my first novel. Or maybe my first five. Scrivener is full of drafts, and my wall is full of Post-its. One day, one of them will win.