In this engaging discussion, Maïa Pal, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Oxford Brookes University, dives into her groundbreaking work on imperial history. She explores the nuanced relationships between law, empires, and capital during the early modern period. Discussions center around jurisdictional accumulation, shedding light on the roles of sub-sovereign actors like Mediterranean consuls. Pal also connects historical legal frameworks to contemporary issues, revealing how past dynamics influence today's capitalism and imperialism.
