Intl Org, Law & Diplomacy in Crisis Situations (LAW-795-012)
Vogel
Meets: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM (MTWTH) - Room 527
Enrolled: 6 / Limit: 20
Notices
Meets 5/29/2012 - 6/14/2012 in WCL Room 527
Description
Over the past sixty years, the international community has given unprecedented levels of attention to the legal framework governing the use of force and belligerent conduct during armed conflict. This focus has led to significant legal and structural change – from trials held in Nuremberg and Tokyo held after World War II, to creation of the United Nations system, and to the proliferation of treaties and organizations aimed at prohibiting and punishing unlawful force and war crimes. However, in spite of the increased attention to this subject matter, many students, policy-makers, politicians, and practitioners have had difficulty making sense of the various sources and applications of the law governing the use of force and warfare, as well as the major actors and their roles in preventing, approving, regulating, and punishing belligerents’ actions during an armed conflict. This course will examine the international law governing hostilities and assess the role of international organizations and other actors involved before, during, and after armed conflicts. Students will grapple with the same issues that continue to confront practitioners, diplomats, and policy-makers.
Textbooks and Other Materials
The textbook information on this page was provided by the instructor. Students should use this information when considering purchases from the AU Campus Store or other vendors. Students may check to determine if books are currently available for purchase online.
The Law of Armed Conflict: International Humanitarian Law in War
Gary Solis
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0521870887
First Class Readings
See the syllabus below
Syllabus
Use your MyAU username and password to access the syllabus in the following format(s):
Microsoft Word 2007 (DOCX)