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Personal profile
Biography
Alessandro Silvestri is a PhD candidate and tutor at the University of Western Australia. Alessandro received two Master's degrees (Master of International Law - Master of International Relations) with distinction at the University of Western Australia, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs at the University of Bologna (Italy). Alessandro is the Student Representative for the HDR Law cohort and the Community Speakers Network (CSN) Convenor for the Australian Red Cross, which entails membership to the WA Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Committee.
Research
Currently researching civilians' role in hostilities within the framework of modern warfare and the application of the 'Direct Participation in Hostilities' legal rule onto the battlefield.
Email: [email protected]
Teaching overview
LAWS2226 - International Legal Institutions
LAWS1110 - Crime & Society
LAWS1111 - Law, Conflict & Change
Languages
English / Italian / French
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
International Law, Master's Degree, The Temporal Jurisdiction of 'Direct Participation in Hostilities', The University of Western Australia
Award Date: 12 Dec 2018
International Relations, Master's Degree, The University of Western Australia
Award Date: 12 Dec 2018
International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs, Bachelor's Degree, University of Bologna
Award Date: 12 Jul 2016
EU Law, Erasmus+ Project, Maastricht University
Research expertise keywords
- International Law
- International humanitarian law
- International human rights law
- Human Rights
- International Relations
- International political economy
- International Human Rights
- Warfare
- Direct Participation in Hostilities
- History
- European Union law
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Revolving Door of Modern Warfare: Civilian Direct Participation in Hostilities
Silvestri, A., 2022, (Unpublished)Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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Opportunity Lost: The ECtHR’s Restrictive Approach Re-ignites Vacuum between Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Silvestri, A., 13 Apr 2021, International Law Association (ILA) Reporter (Australian Branch).Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article in specialist publication
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Direct Participation in Hostilities: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Silvestri, A., 2020, In: Perth International Law Journal. 4, p. 13-19 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The ‘Revolving Door’ of Direct Participation in Hostilities: A Way Forward?
Silvestri, A., Dec 2020, In: Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies. 11, 2, p. 410-446 47 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Web of Science)
Prizes
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UWA Law School 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award (Early Career)
Silvestri, Alessandro (Recipient), 16 Nov 2021
Prize: Award
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UWA Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education Teaching Fellowship
Silvestri, Alessandro (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Fellowship
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UWA Student Guild's Students' Choice Award for Teaching
Silvestri, Alessandro (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Award
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Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
Silvestri, Alessandro (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Postgraduate Scholarship
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UWA Law School Award for Best Student - International Human Rights Law
Silvestri, Alessandro (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Award
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Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies (Journal)
Alessandro Silvestri (Reviewer)
2020Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Publication peer review
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2020 Science Festival in Vasto (Italy) – Festival theme “Reflexes” – Presentation title “The world at the time of part-time combatants – the war of civilians reflected in combatants”
Alessandro Silvestri (Speaker)
Jan 2020Activity: Service and engagement › Public lecture, debate or seminar
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Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) - Government of Western Australia – Harmony Week Presentation “The Sharpeville massacre could never happen in Western Australia today”
Alessandro Silvestri (Speaker)
2019Activity: Service and engagement › Public lecture, debate or seminar
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UWA 3MT Competition – “The Revolving Door of Modern Warfare” (Finalist)
Alessandro Silvestri (Speaker)
Sept 2019Activity: Service and engagement › Public lecture, debate or seminar
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Australian Red Cross (External organisation)
Alessandro Silvestri (Member)
2019 → …Activity: Memberships › Membership of network