Professor Emeritus Dr. Borut Bohte (1932–2024) served as a long-standing
head of the Department of International Law and the Institute of International
Law and International Relations at the Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana.
More importantly, he was an outstanding teacher who inspired numerous
young individuals to pursue careers in international law and provided meticulous
guidance along this path. His contributions have left an indelible mark on
the Slovenian legal landscape and beyond. Dr Bohte was also an exceptional
mentor to numerous generations of lawyers and diplomats. His professional
and scientific endeavours, which spanned across two states—the former Yugoslavia
and independent Slovenia—as well as his contributions on the international
stage, particularly within the United Nations, place him among the
giants of international law in our region.
Key words: in memoriam, Borut Bohte, international law, professor, diplomat.