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Two countries, three periods, one struggle: to assert sovereignty. In Qing and interwar China and in Morocco, this contest was intertwined with intermediary institutions, territorialization, and the stickiness of inequality.

With imperialism and colonialism serving as potent transmitters of Western ideas of constitutionalism, we look at how these ideas were plucked apart and made useful for local legal traditions and political needs.

If you’ve been wondering, “What’s the deal with the ant?” – this month, we’re sharing some of the thoughts that went into choosing our icon. Also, save the date: From 3-4 December 2026, we’ll be hosting a symposium at the University of Vienna, co-organised with Tilburg University.