Christian Marxsen

Prof. Dr. Christian Marxsen is a Professor of Public Law and International Law at the Humboldt University of Berlin, leading the Chair of Public Law and International Law within the Faculty of Law. He actively supervises the university's Jessup Moot Court team, which has achieved notable success in national and international competitions. His research focuses on general international law, peacekeeping law, German foreign constitutional law, comparative international law, and interdisciplinary approaches to international legal issues. Notable projects include collaborations with the Max Planck Research Group on 'Shades of Illegality in International Peace and Security Law' and research funded by the Volkswagen Foundation. Marxsen has advised teams in the Jessup Moot Court, contributing to their awards such as 'Best Respondent Memorial' and 'Second Best Memorial Overall'. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy applications, addressing contemporary global challenges like the Gaza–Israel conflict and the War in Ukraine.

• Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts, though his academic role implies advanced degrees in law.
• Research Interests: Peacekeeping, state sovereignty, international legal order, and interdisciplinary legal frameworks.

Marxsen's publications explore topics such as UN Security Council dynamics, legal comparisons in international law, and responses to geopolitical conflicts. He has contributed to debates on the legal implications of modern warfare and state actions, emphasizing the evolving role of international law in global governance.

• Grants & Projects: Max Planck Trialogues on Peace and War Law, Volkswagen Foundation-funded research on systemic legal change.