Course Description
Summary
This is an introductory course to international public law and its relevance in today’s complex and interconnected world. International law can be considered as the law governing the relations between States, but it also includes relations with international organizations, corporations, and civil society organizations. It is also the foundation for International Human Rights Law, Humanitarian law and International Criminal Law.
Despite their differences in size, power, culture, religion and ideologies, states rely on international law to cooperate and to coexist. International law serves them as an important common language.
Module dates: October 24 28, November 4, 7, 11, 14
