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Welcome to the Cologne Center for Advanced Studies in International History and Law (CHL). The CHL, a central research institution at the University of Cologne, strengthens and advances interdisciplinary cooperation between the academic disciplines of international law and international history. As part of the CHL, the Colleg Konrad Adenauer functions as hub for international exchange und knowledge transfer at the intersection of international law and international history. Under its roof, renowned international scholars in this field are our guests in Cologne, working on topics such as human rights, humanitarianism, humanitarian international law, international criminal jurisdiction as well as on fundamental questions regarding war and peace.

Hans Kelsen Visiting Professorship for the History and Theory of International Law