IRL 4015 - International Law and Organizations

(3 units)

Overview of major international laws that have an impact on the foreign policy and domestic realities of countries; overview of international organizations, including non-governmental, intergovernmental and supra-governmental organizations; evaluation of the effectiveness of international laws within the context of their applicability and within the realm of international organizations – their structure, purpose, enforcement options and outcomes; overall assessment of weaknesses and strengths of international laws and international organizations as guiding forces within international relations.