This course introduces students to public international law and the institutional regimes of global governance. We will examine the role of written rules and agreements (treaties) as well as customary practices that govern relations between states. The course begins with an exploration of the law and institutions related to international security, an area in which some of the oldest practices of international law have emerged. We will then discuss the effectiveness of international law in regulating international economic, human rights, and environmental issues.

CILO-1: Identify the various forms of international law, and explain the different sources of international law. CILO-2: Identify the key facts in an international legal dispute. CILO-3: Analyze the various means of resolving international legal disputes. CILO-4: Locate and evaluate a variety of primary sources of international law.