The Grammar of Silence: Legal Expertise, Technocratic Peace-Making, and the Irresponsibility of Authorised Neutrality

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the relationship between legal expertise and peace-making outcomes, especially focusing on neutrality.
• Preparation of a research article for the ESIL 2026 conference workshop.
• Analysis of the role of legal expertise in peace processes.
• Insights into the implications of technocratic approaches in peace-making.
• Critical evaluation of the responsibility associated with authorised neutrality.

Abstract