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The Max Planck Encyclopedias of International Law

Welcome to the home of the most trusted reference work in international law, the Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law, as well as the recently launched Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Procedural Law. The two Encyclopedias can be searched and browsed together, or separately by using appropriate filters. Find out more about the Encyclopedias and their teams by following the links on this page.


Article collection for 18th Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law

As part of OUP’s showcase for the 18th Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law, a collection of articles from MPEPIL and MPEiPro has been made freely available for you to explore. These have been informed by this year’s theme ‘Is International Law Fair?’.

Explore and access the articles included.


 

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September 13, 2023

September MPEiPro Update

Thirteen new articles have been added to the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Procedural Law.

August 30, 2023

18th Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law

As part of OUP’s showcase for the 18th Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law, a collection of articles has been made freely available for you to explore.

July 25, 2023

MPEPIL July 2023 Update

4 new articles are now available on the Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law

July 21, 2023

July MPEiPro Update

Seven new articles have been added to the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Procedural Law.

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