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Monday, 2 March 2026

2026 Events: Workshops, Congress Sessions & Book Presentations

 

Content

1. Upcoming events

a) 20 March 2026, Madrid, Spain

b) 14 May 2026, Makati City, Philippines

c) 18 June 2026, Paris, France

d) 28 June – 3 July 2026, Istanbul, Turkey

e)13-14 July 2026, Athens, Greece

2. Latest monograph

1. Upcoming events

a) 20 March 2026, Madrid, Spain


Presentation delivered in Madrid on 20/March/2026 [Video, in Spanish]


b) 14 May 2026, Makati City, Philippines





Expert talk at the PROTECT Conference: Doing Business Amidst  New Threats

Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11uXx-AAeLpbNA-0XtHIW5ku_2otupxOP/view

My Session: Territorial Disputes: Geopolitical Tensions, Global Volatility, and Business
Positioning
This session examines the rise in territorial conflicts and the forces shaping modern economies. We will discuss how policy choices and market forces influence the global landscape, as well as the strategic implications for national policies, enterprise systems, and the development of physical assets. Additionally, discussions will cover market policies regarding homeland sufficiency and maintaining comparative advantages in forest, agricultural, marine, and mineral resources. Finally, we will address the shift from cyclical to structural volatility and how businesses can build resilience across finance, operations, and strategy.

c) 18 June 2026, Paris, France (Details to be Confirmed)

d) 28 June – 3 July 2026, Istanbul, Turkey 

Special Workshop: Multidimensionality, Intersectionality and Internormativity

Link: https://ivr2026istanbul.org/special-workshop/sw06-multidimensionality-intersectionality-and-internormativity-jorge-e-nunez-gabriel-encinas/

Special Workshop: God’s Sovereignty, Territorial Disputes and Multidimensionality

Link: https://ivr2026istanbul.org/special-workshop/sw07-gods-sovereignty-territorial-disputes-and-multidimensionality-jorge-e-nunez/


e) 13-14 July 2026, Athens, Greece


Workshop Overview

This 2-day intensive workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the legal and political dimensions of territorial disputes and sovereignty conflicts in the 21st century. Participants will engage with real-world case studies—from the Arctic to the South China Sea—and develop a nuanced understanding of international law, dispute resolution mechanisms, and geopolitical dynamics.

The workshop will be held onsite in Athens, one of the world’s most historic and accessible cities, and will be followed by two online Q&A sessions to deepen learning and maintain global engagement.

Further details:

https://drjorge.world/2025/10/30/introduction-to-territorial-disputes-and-sovereignty-conflicts-international-law-and-politics-athens-july-2026/

2. Latest Monograph: Territorial Disputes in the Americas



Your Guide to Law, Geopolitics, and More

Want to master the law and geopolitics of territorial disputes? Curious about why leaders like Obama, Trump, Maduro, and Milei act as they do? Eager to explore what’s at stake in Greenland, the Amazon, the Mexico–United States border, Antarctica, or indigenous peoples’ struggles? Territorial Disputes in the Americas, launching August 20, 2025, is your book (pre-sales via Amazon and Routledge now)! This groundbreaking work uses a multidimensional approach to decode the complex conflicts shaping our continent. Join me for a 10-week journey, with weekly posts diving into each chapter, starting next week with Chapter 1’s bold vision. Let’s spark a global conversation about sovereignty and conflict!

Introduction

Territorial disputes—from the Falkland/Malvinas Islands to San Andrés—are more pressing than ever, mirroring global crises like Russia-Ukraine. Yet, traditional analyses often rely on unidimensional lenses, prioritizing law or politics while ignoring emotions, nationalism, or indigenous voices. Territorial Disputes in the Americas challenges this, introducing a multidimensional framework that captures disputes’ full complexity. Chapter 1 critiques biases in legal and political sciences, unveiling the pluralism of pluralisms—a concept embracing diverse agents, contexts, and dimensions. This book unlocks the motivations behind leaders like Maduro’s defiance or Trump’s border rhetoric, and issues from Greenland’s strategic disputes to indigenous rights in the Amazon.

General Structure

The book spans three parts and 10 chapters, applying the multidimensional approach to territorial disputes:

Part 1: Conceptual Foundations

 Chapter 1: Introduction – Defines sovereignty, territorial disputes, and pluralism of pluralisms, advocating a multidimensional approach.

Chapter 2: Sovereignty and Territorial Disputes– Explores sovereignty (factual, normative, axiological), dispute claims, and regional peacebuilding mechanisms.

Chapter 3: Pluralism of Pluralisms and the Multidimensional Approach– Details disputes’ multi-subjective, multi-contextual nature, with linear and nonlinear dimensions.

Part 2: Case Studies in the Americas

 Chapter 4: Common Roots to Territorial Disputes in the Americas– Traces disputes from pre-Columbian to post-independence eras, highlighting colonial legacies.

Chapter 5: Ongoing European Influence in the Americas– Analyzes cases like the Falkland/Malvinas, San Andrés, Hans Island, and Marouini River disputes.

Chapter 6: Neo-colonialism and Colonial Mindset – Examines influence from the US, Russia, China, and India in regional conflicts.

Chapter 7: Americans versus Americans– Covers intra-regional disputes (e.g., Guatemala-Belize, Venezuela-Guyana), including border and resource conflicts.

Chapter 8: Indigenous Rights and Implanted Populations – Explores indigenous claims versus settler colonialism, focusing on self-determination.

Part 3: Synthesis and Future Directions

Chapter 9: Territorial Claims over Antarctica– Applies the multidimensional approach to Antarctica’s claims, involving Latin America and global powers, and provides policy guidelines to protect humanity’s interests.

Chapter 10: Conclusive Remarks, Limitations, and Future Implications– Offers research and policy guidelines for broader applications.

Aims, Rationale, and Objectives

This book redefines territorial disputes by integrating diverse agents (individuals, communities, states), contexts (domestic, regional, international), and factors (legal, political, emotional). It explains, for example why leaders like may fuel national pride or navigate diplomacy cautiously and may choose to perpetuate differences rather than solving them. From Greenland’s geopolitical tensions to indigenous struggles in the Amazon, it tackles multifaceted issues. Objectives include identifying common theoretical elements, evaluating peacebuilding practices (e.g., the 1998 Brasilia Peace Agreement), and proposing guidelines for future research and policy.

Methodology

Building on my work (Núñez 2017, 2020, 2023), the book uses a modified realist model and case studies. The realist model examines domestic and international variables, while case studies test hypotheses against disputes like the Mexico–United States border or Antarctica’s claims. This dual approach ensures robust, empirically grounded insights.

The Notions of Sovereignty and Territorial Disputes

Sovereignty is dynamic, encompassing factual (de facto), normative (de jure), and axiological (value-based) dimensions. Territorial disputes, narrowly state conflicts over land or water, are broadened to include indigenous and settler claims. For instance, the Falklands/Malvinas reflects Argentina’s identity and Britain’s prestige, while Greenland’s disputes (via Hans Island) involve strategic interests. This book redefines these concepts to decode leaders’ actions, from Trump’s border policies to Maduro’s territorial posturing.

The Notions of Pluralism of Pluralisms and Multidimensional Analysis

Disputes are multi-subjective (individuals, communities, states), multi-contextual (local, regional, international), and multi-faceted (rational, empirical, axiological). The *pluralism of pluralisms* embraces diverse agents, roles, and dimensions (linear like time, nonlinear like chaotic interactions). For example, the San Andrés dispute involves legal claims, Raizal identity, and Colombia’s strategy. The multidimensional approach integrates these, rejecting unidimensional analyses to illuminate conflicts like those over the Amazon or Antarctica.

Choice of Examples

The book examines disputes involving sovereign states (e.g., Falklands/Malvinas, Venezuela-Guyana) and broader issues like indigenous rights and Antarctica’s claims. Cases like the Mexico–United States border highlight migratory tensions, while Greenland’s disputes reflect global interests. These examples showcase colonial legacies, neo-colonial influences, and peacebuilding strategies, such as regional guarantors in the Ecuador-Peru resolution.

Conclusion

Territorial Disputes in the Americas is your essential guide to the law, geopolitics, and human stories behind our continent’s conflicts. Whether you’re intrigued by Obama’s diplomacy, Milei’s rhetoric, indigenous rights, or disputes in Greenland, the Amazon, or Antarctica, this book delivers fresh insights. Starting next week, I’ll share weekly posts exploring each chapter, beginning with Chapter 1’s call to rethink sovereignty. Follow along, share your thoughts, and join the conversation! Pre-order details below!

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Thursday, 2 October 2025

Preview: Chapter 10 of Territorial Disputes in the Americas

 

Preview: Chapter 10 of Territorial Disputes in the Americas

Territorial Disputes in the Americas (released August 20, 2025) offers a comprehensive exploration of the continent’s territorial conflicts. Chapter 10, “Conclusive Remarks, Limitations, and Future Implications,” synthesizes the monograph’s findings, underscores the multidimensional approach’s significance, and charts paths for future research. As the final installment of my 10-week chapter reveal series, this preview, grounded in my work, highlights key insights. Dive into how this approach reframes disputes like Falklands/Malvinas and Antarctica, and join the conversation on peacebuilding.

Synthesizing the Multidimensional Approach

Chapter 10 consolidates the monograph’s analysis of territorial disputes in the Americas, building on Núñez’s earlier works (my 2017, 2020, 2023 trilogy). Unlike traditional unidimensional studies in law, political science, or international relations, the multidimensional approach—introduced in Núñez 2023—integrates agents (states, communities, individuals), players (hosts, participants), contexts (domestic, regional, international), realms (factual, normative, axiological), and modes of existence (ideal, natural, cultural, metaphysical). This framework, applied across Chapters 4–9, reveals common roots (e.g., colonial legacies, Chapter 4), diverse agents (e.g., indigenous groups, Chapter 8), and interwoven dynamics (e.g., realpolitik, Chapter 9). By embracing linear (vertical, horizontal, transversal) and nonlinear (self-referred, chaotic) perspectives, it captures rational and emotional factors—nationalism, leaders’ prestige, cultural identity—challenging fragmented disciplinary analyses.

Key Findings

The monograph identifies critical insights:

  • Sovereignty and Pluralism: Disputes intertwine sovereignty with diverse agents and contexts (Chapter 2), from states (Chapter 7) to indigenous and implanted populations (Chapter 8).
  • Common Roots: Colonialism, neo-colonialism, and colonial mindsets fuel disputes (Chapters 4–6), with external powers (e.g., US, UK) influencing outcomes (Chapter 6).
  • Regional Guarantors: Institutions like the OAS enhance peacebuilding (Chapter 7), as seen in Argentina–Chile resolutions (e.g., Beagle Channel).
  • Self-Determination: Indigenous and black self-determination challenge territorial integrity but need not lead to secession (Chapter 8, e.g., Mapuche co-management).
  • Antarctica’s Complexity: The ATS “freezes” sovereignty, benefiting powerful states unless shared sovereignty is adopted (Chapter 9).
  • Interdisciplinary Need: Unidimensional approaches (e.g., Huth’s hypotheses) are limited; multidimensionality integrates elements like resources, ethnicity, and regimes (Chapters 4–9).

This approach highlights positive synergies (e.g., regional cooperation) and negative ones (e.g., escalation risks), offering a nuanced understanding of disputes like Falklands/Malvinas, Essequibo, and the US–Mexico border.

Limitations

The monograph acknowledges constraints:

  • Scope: While comprehensive, it prioritizes integration over case-specific details, omitting in-depth analysis of agents like military governments or factions (e.g., FARC, Chapter 7).
  • Global Comparison: Focused on the Americas, it lacks extensive comparison with disputes elsewhere (e.g., Kashmir).
  • Empirical Testing: The multidimensional approach requires real-world application to validate its efficacy, building on Núñez 2020’s global overview and Núñez 2023’s theoretical advancements.

These limitations suggest a need for detailed case studies and broader comparative research.

Research Guidelines

  • Multi-, Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research: Beyond multidisciplinary studies, integrate academic and non-academic perspectives (e.g., NGOs, policymakers) to co-create solutions.
  • Questioning Assumptions: Challenge disciplinary biases (e.g., legalistic views of sovereignty) using nonlinear analyses to explore unconventional interrelations.
  • Emotional Awareness: Acknowledge non-rational factors (e.g., nationalism) to understand agents’ positions and foster neutral dialogue.
  • Consciousness-Raising: Encourage self-awareness of scholars’ and agents’ biases (e.g., cultural, gender) to transcend isolation and promote critical analysis.

Policy Guidelines

Path Forward

Chapter 10 underscores the multidimensional approach’s value in reframing territorial disputes, offering tools for cooperation over competition. Future research should test these findings empirically, explore global comparisons, and investigate normative systems (e.g., religion’s role in peacebuilding, Chapter 7). The monograph’s rigor, drawing on diverse sources and cases, lays a foundation for advancing peacebuilding in the Americas and beyond.

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State Sovereignty: Concept and Conceptions (OPEN ACCESS) (IJSL 2024)

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ROUTLEDGE, TAYLOR & FRANCIS

Thursday 1st October 2025

Dr Jorge Emilio Núñez

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Thursday, 25 September 2025

Preview: Chapter 9 of Territorial Disputes in the Americas

 

Preview: Chapter 9 of Territorial Disputes in the Americas

Territorial Disputes in the Americas (released August 20, 2025) unravels the continent’s intricate territorial conflicts. Chapter 9, “Territorial Claims over Antarctica,” examines Antarctica’s unique sovereignty disputes, involving Latin American states and global powers, and proposes pathways for resolution. As part of my 10-week chapter reveal series, this preview, grounded in my work, highlights the chapter’s key ideas. Explore how Argentina, Chile, and others navigate Antarctica’s “frozen” sovereignty and join the conversation on peacebuilding!

Antarctica’s Complex Claims

Antarctica’s significance spans scientific, environmental, and geopolitical realms, attracting diverse agents—states, researchers, and organizations. Unlike disputes in Chapters 7–8, Antarctica’s sovereignty is legally “frozen” under the Antarctic Treaty (1959), leaving claims unresolved. Seven states—Argentina, Chile, Australia, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the UK—assert territorial rights based on discovery, occupation, or proximity, with Argentina and Chile’s claims overlapping with the UK’s. Other powers (e.g., US, Russia, China) maintain research facilities, while Brazil, Peru, Uruguay, and Ecuador reserve future claims. The chapter uses a multidimensional approach, integrating agents (states, communities), players (hosts, participants), contexts (domestic, regional, international), realms (factual, normative, axiological), and modes of existence (ideal, natural, cultural, metaphysical) to analyze this complex dispute.

Historical and Current Claims

Latin American Claims

Argentina and Chile, key Latin American claimants, base their rights on historical exploration, *uti possidetis juris*, and geographic proximity. Argentina’s claims, tied to its national narrative since the 1890s, include the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, linking Antarctic disputes to broader sovereignty issues. Chile’s 1940 decree defined its Antarctic sector, rejecting UK claims. Both nations faced tensions with the UK’s 1908–1917 Letters Patent, which ambiguously claimed Antarctic territories as Falkland dependencies. Brazil, Peru, Uruguay, and Ecuador, as ATS members, pursue scientific and strategic interests, with Brazil’s PROANTAR and Ecuador’s PROANTEC emphasizing regional influence. Latin America’s shared colonial history and democratic regimes could enable a unified bloc to counter external powers like the UK or China.

Central Powers

The UK, a colonial claimant, mutually recognizes claims with Australia, France, New Zealand, and Norway, but not Argentina or Chile. The US, with no formal claim, reserves future rights and prioritizes strategic interests, opposing internationalization. Russia’s growing securitization and China’s expanding presence (since joining the ATS in 1983) focus on resource access and scientific research. India, a non-claimant, supports scientific cooperation but may shift based on national interests. Realpolitik reveals unequal bargaining power despite legal sovereign equality (UN Charter, Art. 2.1).

The Antarctic Treaty System (ATS)

Signed in 1959 and effective since 1961, the ATS prioritizes peaceful use, scientific cooperation, and demilitarization (Arts. I–III). Article IV “freezes” sovereignty claims, preserving pre-Treaty rights without recognizing or denying them, sidestepping conflicts. The 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection designates Antarctica as a natural reserve, reinforcing non-militarization and environmental principles (Arts. 2–4). The ATS includes annual Consultative Meetings (ATCM), the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP), and bodies like the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). While effective in maintaining peace, the ATS postpones sovereignty resolution, creating a legal limbo that benefits resource-capable states.

Multidimensional Guidelines for Resolution

Chapter 9 applies Núñez’s (2020) guidelines, refined through a multidimensional approach (Núñez, 2023), assuming equal negotiators in a hypothetical, bias-free setting (Núñez, 2017):

1. Sovereign Equality: Despite realpolitik disparities, legal equality (UN Charter, Art. 2.1) must guide negotiations.

2. Shared Sovereignty: “Egalitarian shared sovereignty” ensures all claimants share rights and obligations equitably, respecting non-intervention.

3. No Exclusive Claims: Claiming sole sovereignty over Antarctica, lacking indigenous populations or permanent settlements, is legally and morally untenable.

4. Mutual Benefit: Agreements must benefit all parties, recognizing claims partially to avoid domination.

5. Avoiding Status Quo: Perpetuating the sovereignty freeze favors powerful states, risking volatility.

6. Non-Domination: Decisions must ensure equal input, preventing arbitrary power (e.g., by stronger states).

7. UN Independence: Arrangements should avoid UN biases (e.g., Security Council vetoes) to neutralize self-interest.

This approach, incorporating factual (e.g., resources), normative (e.g., ATS), axiological (e.g., fairness), and metaphysical (e.g., global common good) realms, proposes a cooperative model where Latin America could lead as a unified bloc, countering external domination.

Toward a Peaceful Future

Chapter 9 underscores Antarctica’s unresolved sovereignty, sidestepped by the ATS. A multidimensional approach, prioritizing shared sovereignty and non-domination, offers a path to permanent peace. The next chapter will synthesize the monograph’s findings and propose future research directions.

Get a Sneak Peek

Dive deeper at https://drjorge.world with posts like “Antarctica’s Frozen Sovereignty” and “Latin America’s Role.” Follow my weekly reveals on X (#TerritorialDisputes) and share your thoughts! Pre-order details coming soon!

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Preview Chapter 10: Conclusive Remarks, Limitations, and Future Implications– Offers research and policy guidelines for broader applications.

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Preview: Territorial Disputes in the Americas: Your Guide to Law, Geopolitics, and More

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AUTHOR’S SAMPLE PEER-REVIEWED ACADEMIC RESEARCH (FREE OPEN ACCESS):

State Sovereignty: Concept and Conceptions (OPEN ACCESS) (IJSL 2024)

AUTHOR’S PUBLISHED WORK AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE VIA:

AMAZON

ROUTLEDGE, TAYLOR & FRANCIS

Thursday 25th September 2025

Dr Jorge Emilio Núñez

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