Paula Escarameia stands out amongst 20th century Portuguese internationalists. Her writings resonate with an obvious confidence in the power of international law to improve the lives of peoples and individuals alike in her time. That confidence translated into an active role in key international events such as the East Timor independence process and the creation of the International Criminal Court. The disruption that seemed to characterize international relations at the beginning of the 21st century did not overcome her thoughts on the legal development of a new world order in formation.
Ana Caldeira Fouto is Auxiliar Professor at the Faculty of Law of Universidade de Lisboa,
Legal History Department, with research interests in the history of legal thought and the
history of international law.
Pedro Caridade de Freitas is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of Universidade de
Lisboa, Legal History Department, with research interests in the history of international
relations and history of public international law.
Antonio Pedro Barbas Homem is Full Professor at the Faculty of Law of Universidade de Lisboa, Legal History department, with research interests in the History of Legal Thought, Theory of Law and History of International Relations.