Goals, Objectives and Means

To provide conceptual clarity on the idea of global constitutionalism with attention to how constitutionalism relates to human rights, justice and peace
To evaluate the international legal and political order in constitutional terms
To propose ways of making the international legal and political order more constitutional

The creation of a community of scholars, policy makers and activists whose insights and ideas can be drawn upon by governments, international organisations and non-governmental bodies
To develop new ideas on constitutionalism in the international system through publishing in scholarly media in a wide range of relevant disciplines
To influence institutions devoted to international governance by presenting conclusions and ideas to individuals in positions of global influence through policy papers and personal presentations
To create new scholarship on constitutionalism within a wide range of disciplines by encouraging new and innovative research at the PhD and post-doctoral level

Convening workshops and conferences during which eminent scholars present papers on related themes, followed by discussions among a geographically and professionally diverse group of participants
The presentation of findings from these fora to institutes and foundations around the world, targeting government officials, non-governmental activists, and international civil servants.
The publication of commissioned papers and responses in scholarly journals, elite university press monographs, policy papers and web-based working papers
The provision of research guidance to postgraduate and post-doctoral candidates through initiatives such as the James Wilson Programme and other taught and research paths

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