Martti Koskenniemi
Martti Koskenniemi is a prominent Finnish legal scholar and professor, known for his expertise in international law and human rights. He has made significant contributions to discussions regarding state recognition and the complexities of international legal frameworks. Recently, he was quoted in relation to Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's comments on the recognition of Palestine, emphasizing that recognition is a political act that does not necessarily equate to acknowledging any specific government, including Hamas.
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Martti Koskenniemi is cited as a professor who recently called Donald Trump a 'crazy prince'.
Trumpin veljentyttären kirja ”narsistisesta” Donald-sedästä on yhä ajankohtainen
Finland· 2026-02-02
Martti Koskenniemi presented a critique of international law as a hegemonic technique.
Law can be weaponised against a rogue US – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-19
Martti Koskenniemi criticizes the legal basis of the proposed peace agreement regarding amnesty.
”Uskomattoman hirveä lappunen”, tieteen akateemikko arvioi rauhanehdotuksen oikeusperustaaFinland· 2025-11-24
Martti Koskenniemi, an academic, emphasizes the importance of the report on Israel's actions and Finland's obligations under international law.
Israel tuhosi tuhansia ihmisalkioita – ja se on vain yksi todiste kansanmurhastaFinland· 2025-09-16
Martti Koskenniemi is a Finnish jurist who warned about the structural failures in international law.
El grito de la impunidad
Venezuela· 2025-09-08
Martti Koskenniemi, a Finnish legal scholar, criticized the ICC as a product of 'liberal hubris' and a neocolonial aura.
Are we witnessing the death of international law? | International law
United Kingdom· 2025-06-26
Martti Koskenniemi is an emeritus professor of international law who assessed the legality of the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Yhdysvallat iski juuri laittomasti Iraniin – Mitä sitten?Finland· 2025-06-24
Martti Koskenniemi is an emeritus professor of international law at the University of Helsinki who comments on the lack of a single international authority to decide nuclear armament.
”Kuka päättää kenellä saa olla ydinpommi?”Finland· 2025-06-23
Academician and emeritus professor Martti Koskenniemi states that recognizing a state is a political act that can involve various conditions.
Orpo perustelee Palestiina-kysymystä ehdolla, jolta näyttää uupuvan pohjaFinland· 2025-05-31