Natl Security Law in Age of Terrorism (LAW-635-001)
Marcus
Meets: 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM (T) - Room 503
Enrolled: 33 / Limit: 45
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Description
Examination of theoretical approaches to national and international security from peace studies, international relations, and international law with an in-depth focus on the international law of conflict management, including norms of permissible and impermissible use of force; the law of war; international organizations such as the UN, the OAS, and NATO; arms control; norms for control of terrorism; the Nuremberg principles; and mechanisms for peaceful resolution of disputes. The course will also briefly survey intelligence and counter-intelligence law, national security and the First and Fourth Amendments, the War Powers Act, and the national security decision structure.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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Dycus, Counteterrorism Law (Aspen) ISBN: 978-0-7355-6559-3; Dycus, National Security Law & Counterterrorism Law, 2009-2010 Supplement (Aspen) ISBN: 978-0-7355-8985-8
First Class Readings
Readings for first class, January 12: Introduction; Defining Terrorism; Designation of Terrorist Organizations; Presidential War Powers vis-à-vis International Terrorism, Casebook 3-21(middle): 41-49; 57(bottom)-80
Syllabus
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