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International Law and Institutions - IRPG857
This unit examines why international law and institutions have increasingly become instruments of choice for states in solving common problems and expressing common values. We focus first on the nature of international law and institutions, the historical and political context in they have developed and major theoretical approaches. We then look at substantive issue areas including the use of force and the UN collective security system; terrorism; international crimes; international trade; and international environmental institutions. Finally, we examine the impact of unequal power relations in international law and institutions as well as issues of legitimacy and global governance.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde E1 - Evening; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 (On-campus dates: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Lavina Lee |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MIntRel or PGDipIntRel or PGCertIntRel or MIntCommMIntRel or MIntBusMIntRel or MIntRelMIntTrdeComLaw or MTransInterMIR or PGCertResPrep(Arts) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations Faculty of Arts |
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