Astrid Kjeldgaard-Pedersen

Astrid Kjeldgaard-Pedersen serves as Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, where she is affiliated with the iCourts Centre of Excellence for International Courts and Governance. Her institutional work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical applications in global governance structures.

Her research spans international law, humanitarian law, criminal law, human rights, and legal philosophy with particular emphasis on state-individual relationships. Recent scholarship examines cyber operations, military partnerships, and international court legitimacy, reflecting consistent engagement with evolving geopolitical challenges. The intersection of domestic and international legal systems forms a recurring analytical thread across her publications.

Publication trends since 2017 reveal increasing focus on digital domain regulation and military accountability, with 2025 works analyzing F-35 program implications and contemporary conflict dynamics. Her output demonstrates methodological consistency in applying foundational legal principles to emerging security contexts while maintaining Nordic jurisprudential perspectives.

As active Nordic Journal of International Law editor and frequent lecturer on topics like cyber law and international courts, she maintains significant scholarly engagement. The iCourts Centre serves as her primary research hub, facilitating interdisciplinary analysis of international judicial bodies and their societal impacts through collaborative projects and public commentary.