Human trafficking law

Human trafficking law Overview of human trafficking law Definition and scope Human trafficking law defines the recruitment, transport, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons…

Read more

War law basics

War Law Basics What is War Law? War Law, formally international humanitarian law (IHL), governs the conduct of armed conflicts and seeks to limit…

Read more

Peacekeeping operations

Peacekeeping operations Introduction Definition of peacekeeping operations Peacekeeping operations are international efforts, often under the auspices of the United Nations or regional organizations, designed…

Read more

International ethics

International ethics What is international ethics? Key concepts: universalism vs. cultural relativism Universalism in international ethics holds that certain moral principles apply to all…

Read more

Cultural protection law

Cultural protection law Introduction Purpose and scope of cultural protection law Cultural protection law is designed to safeguard the diverse heritage of communities, nations,…

Read more

International courts

International courts What are International Courts? Definition and purpose International courts are formal institutions created by states and international organizations to interpret and apply…

Read more

Global political systems

Global political systems Overview of Global Political Systems A political system is the framework through which a society makes collective decisions, allocates resources, and…

Read more

Global security policies

Global security policies Overview and scope Definition of global security Global security refers to the collective effort to protect people, communities, and critical systems…

Read more