Shaina Potts
Economic, legal, and political geographer and Associate Professor at UCLA. Focuses on the articulation of international political economy, geopolitics, and law.
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Jun 21, 2025 • 47min
Judicial Territory: Law, Capital, and the Expansion of American Empire with Shaina Potts
In a compelling discussion, Shaina Potts, an Associate Professor at UCLA and expert in economic geography, delves into her groundbreaking work on how U.S. courts have evolved into instruments of global economic power. She reveals the legal mechanisms that facilitate America’s expansion beyond its borders, including the complexities of foreign sovereign immunity. Additionally, Potts examines case studies illustrating judicial imperialism and explores the implications of rising powers like China and Russia on the future of global legal dynamics.
Jun 20, 2025 • 47min
Judicial Territory: Law, Capital, and the Expansion of American Empire with Shaina Potts
Shaina Potts, an expert in economic and legal geography and Associate Professor at UCLA, dives deep into how U.S. courts serve as tools of global economic governance. She explores the concept of 'judicial territory,' detailing how American legal authority shapes international relations and disciplines postcolonial states. The discussion includes significant cases like the one involving Ghana and Argentina, revealing the complexities of judicial power and sovereign immunity. Potts also examines potential legal geographies emerging from rivals like China and Russia.
