International Law

Catalog description

This course explores the world of international law where politics and legal principles intersect on the global stage. Students delve into the historical and theoretical evolution of international law examining its role in shaping contemporary global politics on topics ranging from peace and war to economic exchange among other global challenges and opportunities. By engaging with historical and contemporary cases, students develop a deeper understanding of the forces that shape international law. The course examines how international law fosters cooperation and resolves conflict, and whether it can address some of the most pressing contemporary issues in a constantly evolving world. Offered Alternate Years.