Samurai versus Letter to my son, Ryuichi, 31 July 2021               Our ancestor, who was a low rank samurai, fought in the civil war of Komaki-Nagakute in 1584. His landlord lost in the battle. Our ancestor was alive. As a samurai, he could have committed hara-kiri when faced with defeat or humiliation. Our ancestor chose instead to abandon his…… Continue reading Samurai versus Farmer

Eulogy for Professor James Crawford: International Law Commission (ILC), 22 July 2021 (A/CN.4/ SR 3547)               Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for giving me the floor to speak in memory of Judge James Crawford.                Like everybody else, I learned, with deep sorrow, of the untimely death of Judge James Crawford on 31 May 2021. It was some…… Continue reading Obituaries at ILC: Eulogy for Professor James Crawford

Murase Comments on General Principles of Law 16 July 2021 (A/CN.4?SR 3542)            I would like to thank the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Vasqez Bermudez,  for the excellent second report on General Principles of Law (GPL, for short). I also thank the Secretariat for the useful memorandum. I have tried to make my intervention this morning to be brief. …… Continue reading Murase Comments on General Principles of Law (GPL) 16 July 2021