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What factors contributed to the development of international rights from WW1 to the Cold War?
What factors contributed to the development of international rights from WW1 to the Cold War?
Key factors include the establishment of international organizations, the evolution of humanitarian law, and the recognition of human rights, particularly after major conflicts.
Explain the concept of the Prisoner's Dilemma in relation to international relations.
Explain the concept of the Prisoner's Dilemma in relation to international relations.
The Prisoner's Dilemma illustrates how two states may not cooperate, even if it is in their best interest, due to fears of betrayal.
What roles do the UN Security Council and the General Assembly play in international governance?
What roles do the UN Security Council and the General Assembly play in international governance?
The Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, while the General Assembly serves as a forum for all member states to discuss and coordinate on global issues.
How did Canada contribute to peacekeeping efforts in the 20th century?
How did Canada contribute to peacekeeping efforts in the 20th century?
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Define the principle of diplomatic immunity and its significance in international law.
Define the principle of diplomatic immunity and its significance in international law.
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What were the legal and ethical implications of the War on Terror?
What were the legal and ethical implications of the War on Terror?
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What is the significance of the Geneva Conventions in terms of the laws of war?
What is the significance of the Geneva Conventions in terms of the laws of war?
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Describe the legality concerns surrounding Operation Neptune Spear.
Describe the legality concerns surrounding Operation Neptune Spear.
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Study Notes
International Relations & Theory
- Sovereignty: Concept of state power and authority, internal and external.
- Development of Rights (WW1→WW2→Cold War): Evolution of international human rights.
- Norms: Standards of behavior in international relations.
- Game Theory: Analyzing strategic interactions between actors.
- Prisoners Dilemma: A classic game theory model illustrating difficulties with cooperation.
- International Law Overview: A general introduction to sources (e.g., treaties).
Sources of International Law
- Internal/External Sovereignty: Aspects of state power, domestic and international.
Introduction to the UN
- What is the UN?: Purpose and structure of the United Nations.
- General Assembly: UN's main assembly, deliberative body.
- Secretary General: Head of the UN Secretariat.
- Security Council: UN body dealing with international peace and security.
- Veto: Power to block Security Council resolutions.
- ICJ (International Court of Justice): Principal judicial organ of the UN.
- UN Controversies and Challenges: Issues facing the UN.
Peacekeeping & Terrorism
- Pax Britannica: British hegemony in the 19th century.
- What is Peacekeeping?: Actions to maintain peace in a conflict zone.
- Birth of Peacekeeping: Origins of peacekeeping operations.
- Canada's Role in Peacekeeping: Canada's contributions to peacekeeping.
- Challenges of Peacekeeping: Obstacles to effective peacekeeping.
- Case Study: Bosnia: Example of peacekeeping challenges.
- Decline?: Evaluation of peacekeeping effectiveness.
- What is Terrorism?: Definition and types of terrorism.
- 9/11: Defining moment in the war on terror.
- War on Terror: Global military response to 9/11.
- Legal and Ethical Implications: Moral and legal ramifications of war on terror.
- Can we Defeat Terror?: Debate on the feasibility of eliminating terrorism.
Jurisdiction & Immunities
- Prescriptive Jurisdiction: States' authority to enact laws.
- Lotus Case Study: Landmark case on jurisdiction boundaries.
- Eichmann Case: Case involving Nazi war crimes trials.
- Enforcement: Mechanisms for enforcing international law.
- Schooner Mcfaddon: Case related to enforcement details.
- Immunities: Exemptions from national jurisdiction.
- Diplomatic Immunity: Exemption granted to diplomats.
- US Diplomatic Consular Staff of Tehran Judgement: Case concerning diplomatic immunity violations.
- Jamal Khashoggi: High-profile case related to diplomatic concerns.
- Omar Khadr: Case involving legal implications in post-9/11 legal matters.
- Understanding International Law Reading: Summary of the long reading.
- Various Conventions (Rights of Child, CEDAW, CAT): International agreements on human rights.
- UDHL: Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Treaties: Agreements between nations.
- ICJ (International Court of Justice): The principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
- ICC (International Criminal Court): Court to prosecute war crimes.
- UNDRIP: UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Lubicon Cree: Indigenous group relevant to the UNDRIP discussion.
Environmental Law
- Kyoto/Northwest Passage: Relevant to environmental law and international affairs.
- Geneva Conventions: International treaties on the conduct of war.
- War Crimes: Acts violating the rules of war.
- Use of Force/Geneva Conventions: Connection between military action and humanitarian law.
- UN Charter: Fundamental document of the UN.
- Narrow Interpretation of Use of Force: Limited view on when force is permissible under international law.
- Inter, Intra, Extra state war: Categorization of wars.
- What is force?: Nature and definition of force in the international context.
- Is force prohibited?: Whether or not force is a basic prohibition in international law.
- Corfu Channel case: Important case concerning the legality of the use of force.
- Legality of Use of Force case: Another notable case determining the use of force legality.
- Prohibition of Use of Force: Exceptions: Justifications for the use of force.
- Individual Self Defense, Collective Self Defense, Maintenance of Peace & Security: Legal grounds for the use of force.
- Caroline Incident: Specific example illustrating self-defense.
- Laws of War: International law dealing with conflict.
- Jus in Bello: Rules governing conduct of war.
- Scope of IHL: International Humanitarian Law’s content.
- Conduct of Hostilities: Rules for engaged military.
- Legality of the Threat of or Use of Nuclear Weapons Advisory Opinion: Legal analysis of nuclear weapons.
- IHL (International Humanitarian Law): Detailed discussion of the legal regime governing war.
- Webquest: Details of the web-based activity.
Use of Force Readings
- Defensive Force Against Non-State Actors: Summary of the reading.
- Victim v Host State; Perspective of the victim against the host state.
- Opinio Juris: Belief in the legal validity of a rule.
- Absolute Prohibition of the use of force (page 4).
- Paradigm of law enforcement (page 7): Concept of law enforcement in conflicts.
- 3 Grounds for Defensive War: Exceptions to the use of force (pages 7–8).
- Harboring NSA: Concept of harboring non-state actors.
- Unwilling or Unable: Circumstances justifying force when host states are not willing or not capable of dealing with non-state actors (pages 12–14).
- Attack Sourced from Another State: Triggering of the use of force (page 15).
- Enhanced Limitations: Restrictions of force applications.
- Pinprick Theory: Specific example of limitations.
- Option of Last Resort: Necessity for the use of force.
- Reading: Piercing the Shield of Sovereignty; (Focus on aspects of use of force).
- Proportionality & Necessity: Criteria governing the use of force (page 622).
- UoU Test (or Use of Force Test): Test to determine appropriate use of force (page 625).
- Armed Activities Case, Corfu Channel: Case impacting understanding of the use of force (page 627).
- Friendly Relations: Discussion in this context (page 628).
Operation Neptune Spear
- Legal or Illegal?: Question on the legality of the operation.
R2P (Responsibility to Protect)
- Responsibility to Protect (R2P): International obligation to prevent and respond to atrocities.
- Third Party Intervention: External intervention in cases of state failure.
- Peacekeeping vs Peace Enforcement: Distinction between types of operations.
- R2P & 3 Pillars: Components of the concept (three pillars).
- Controversy?: Debate on the concept's applicability.
- R2P Case Studies (Kenya, Libya, Syria): Examples illustrating R2P principles.
- Competing Perspectives: Different viewpoints on R2P.
- Empirical Foundations: Evidence for supporting arguments for R2P.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in International Relations including sovereignty, human rights development from WW1 to the Cold War, and the functionalities of the United Nations. This quiz covers critical theories and frameworks such as Game Theory and the Prisoners Dilemma. Dive into the norms and laws that govern international interactions.
