The Centre for Studies and Research in International Law and International Relations forms part of the Hague Academy of International Law, and operates under the authority of its managaing board and within the framework of its teaching. The Centre was established for further in-depth research in the area of international law. The topic for 2001 was Centre d'Etude et de Recherche de Droit International et de la Relations Internationales 2001/ Centre for Studies and research in International Law and International Relations 2001.