Tanja Aalberts

Tanja Aalberts, a Professor of Law and Politics at VU Amsterdam, dives into the complexities of transnational legal encounters in the Mediterranean. She discusses the maritime duty of rescue and the principle of non-refoulement for migrants on rubber boats, highlighting the stark realities they face. Aalberts uses case studies, including the tragic Left to Die boat incident, to explore how legal frameworks clash with humanitarian needs. Her insights shed light on how objects like rubber boats shape the politics of protection in international law.