James Friedberg

Professor James Friedberg is a faculty member at the West Virginia University College of Law. His work focuses on International Law, with a particular emphasis on the Israel-Palestine conflict, political integration, and environmental/energy policy. He is known for his narrative-driven legal scholarship, including the acclaimed essay "Yitz and Ishmael: A Drama in One Very Long Act" and analyses of universal jurisdiction in Spain. His research bridges peace studies, human rights, and cross-cultural legal frameworks.

• Key Research Themes
  • International Law and the Two-State Solution
  • Energy Policy in the EU and US
  • Post-Conflict Legal Systems
  • Comparative Analysis of Antitrust Doctrines
• Notable Publications
  • "States and Laws, Jews and Palestinians" (2021)
  • "Nuclear Weapons, Elephants, Israel and the World Court" (2014)
  • "Brexit and Democratic Misrepresentation" (2020)
• Presentations
  • Spoke at Oxford University Chabad Society (2022)
  • Contributed to European Community Environmental Policy Debates (1993)