Class 10: Thursday, 12 March
What are the major features of the ICC.
What is the relationship between the ICC and the UN?
Class 3: 17 February
In this class, we consider several perspectives on a range of similar questions.
As you read, think carefully about the questions and the opinions of our several commentators (the Athenians, the Melians, Grotius, and Hobbes).
1) What do the various commentators suggest is the relationship between power and morality, between “might” and “right”? 2. .
Class 4: 19 February
In this class, we consider the “law” part of “international law.” Our goal is to gain a richer perspective on the different ways in which lawyers, judges, and legal scholars have understood the sources, nature, and workings of the law.
1) What does Holmes think is the relationship between morality and law.
How does his view compare with that of the.
Class 5: 24 February
What did Carr think was the appropriate relationship between morality and foreign policy?
Class 6: 26 February
On what grounds does Roth advocate “universal jurisdiction”?
Class 7: Tuesday, 3 March
What does Ikenberry think about the nature of the distinction between domestic and international politics?
Class 8: Thursday, 5 March
What are the different ways by which a state may lay claim to territory.
How ought conflicting claims be decided?
Class 9: Tuesday, 10 March
Nations have existed for millennia without international courts to sort out their disputes.
Why do we need them now.
How did they sort out their disputes without them?
Classes 1-2: 10 & 12 February
How would you define the term “international law”?
What is the goal of international law?
Generally speaking, the goal of international law is to promote peace and order between nations.
International law largely operates upon the consent of participating nations because no governing body exists to explicitly enforce international agreements.
What issues fall under international law?
Issues that fall under international law include:
trade human rights diplomacy environmental preservation and war crimes.
Different international bodies, such as:the United Nations and World Trade Organization, are responsible for overseeing these issues. Where can I find information about international law?
For instance, the 'Historical Archives' section of the 'Audio Visual Library of the International Law' website gives access to the negotiation documents related to various instruments of international law.
