Thinc.
The Hague Initiative for International Cooperation (thinc.) is an independent global network of international law academics and practitioners based in The Hague, Netherlands. Founded in 2017, the organisation focuses on the "balanced and non-discriminatory" application of international law to the Israeli–"Palestinian" conflict and the State of Israel.[1]
The director is Andrew Tucker, Australian-born, Dutch-based international lawyer, writer and speaker.[2][3][4] Pieter Hoogendoorn is chairman.[5]
Activities
The organisation operates through three primary pillars: research, education, and advocacy. Its research often addresses what it terms "lawfare"—the perceived misuse of legal institutions to delegitimize Israel's sovereignty.[6]
thinc.Academy
The group provides educational programming, including: Israel on Trial: An online course and 500-page textbook examining the legal history of the state
Masterclass & Summer School: Academic programs held in The Hague and Israel for law students and young professionals.[thinc-israel.org Educational Programs].
Publications
- Israel on Trial (2018) – A comprehensive legal framework for the conflict.
- Two States for Two Peoples? – A critical analysis of the European Union's foreign policy regarding Palestinian statehood.
(2021) Two States for Two Peoples?. thinc.. ISBN 978-9083162706. Two States for Two Peoples: The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict, International Law and European Union Policy By: Andrew Tucker, Wolfgang Bock, Gregory RoseSallux Publishing, 2023. 843 pp. Reviewed by: Martin Sherman.
Legal Positions
The organisation frequently submits amicus curiae observations and briefings to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It maintains that the laws of Occupation (international law)|occupation are often misapplied to the West Bank and argues for the continued relevance of the San Remo Resolution and the Mandate for Palestine.[7]
See also
- International law and the Arab–Israeli conflict
References
- ↑ About us.
- ↑ "Andrew Tucker Archives".
- ↑ "Israel's allies meet in Europe to combat labeling regulations", June 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Knesset Christian Allies Caucus to join ‘Road to Peace’ Conference in Brussels", December 3, 2021.
- ↑ "Two-day Africa-Israel Parliamentary Summit launches in Ethiopia", September 10, 2024.
- ↑ Staff. "International legal experts challenge ICJ advisory opinion on Israel", 2024-07-22.
- ↑ "Submission to the ICJ regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel", thinc., 2023-10-25.