Public International Law Overview Fall 2024

Consent of states is required to make international law.

Only states can call upon the UN Security Council.

Only states may appear in proceedings before the International Court of Justice.

<p>States are the predominant makers and implementers of international law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students must do the week’s reading before each lecture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students must give at least one presentation on a Homework Question with a small group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students must watch the recorded lecture at any point before the following lecture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students should bring their own mug or thermos for coffee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The internal conflict arose between the government of Palm and the political movement called 'For the People of Palm Movement' (FPPM).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state of Coco supported the FPPM through financial support, providing arms, and military training to its members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The FPPM participated in illegal activities, including the assassinations of government officials of the state of Palm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first step is to summarize the relevant facts of the case.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relevant legal concepts include State Responsibility and Collective Security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conclusion may be 'Yes', as the support provided by Coco implicates it in the FPPM's actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state is defined as a human community that claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose is to prevent conflict and disorder that prevail in a state of nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concept of natural law in relation to war and peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ended the War of the Spanish Succession and established a balance of power in Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It marked the first collective security organization aimed at preventing wars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To renounce war as a tool of national policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The founding of the United Nations in 1945.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NGOs became significant non-state actors in affecting global policies and human rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Flipped sovereignty' means that states have a responsibility to protect their populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They promoted the resolution of international disputes through peaceful means and laid groundwork for future treaties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes the importance of maintaining peace and preventing the use of armed force except for the common interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>War transitioned from being an acceptable means of resolution to being largely illegal under international law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand concepts of international law, its limitations, the relation between law and power, and the functioning of the International Court of Justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It serves as an introduction to the foundational concepts and scope of international law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactive Wooclap quizzes are used to anonymously assess student comprehension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students must regularly attend lectures and actively participate in discussions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Law of Treaties is covered in week 3, September 18th.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Week 8 focuses on state responsibility in international law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Week 6 covers 'Immunities from National Jurisdiction' and includes a headquarters presentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The topic 'The Law of the Sea / Environmental Law' is discussed through a pre-recorded format, without an in-person meeting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides additional support for students in preparing for the assessments in the course.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Student group presentations and discussions of previous week’s homework questions are implemented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sovereignty is significant because it establishes the authority of a state over its territory and autonomy in conducting its affairs without external interference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generally, a Mexican national can be tried in Sweden if Sweden has jurisdiction over the case based on international law principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is not illegal for a state to use force against a military target, provided it complies with international humanitarian law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose is to enhance understanding of the material and to provide direct exam practice for students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attendance is essential as students need to engage with the presenting group and contribute their perspectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presentations are graded on a Pass/Fail basis, which is a knock-out criterion for the essay assessment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The essay contributes 30% of the overall grade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The exam lasts 90 minutes and is conducted in a closed-book format using specific software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Key components include attending lectures, completing weekly readings, and engaging in Homework Questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main focus is on The Law of Treaties.</p> Signup and view all the answers