International law: history and definition

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «International law: history and definition Introduction Truth is that international law is neither a myth on the one hand, nor a panacea on the other, but just ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of international law.. The promises of international law since the antiquity from Middle Ages.. Peace of Westphalia and the modern state: The development of international law.. Conflicts, wars and new issues in 20th...»

Difficulties of application of international law - Example of the Cambodia genocide

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « and can this fact lead to a side effect of the international criminal law. question, we will first make a short reminder of the history of Cambodia ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historical context and birth of the Khmer Rouges.. Birth of the movement.. Ideology.. Seizure of power.. The Khmer Rouges regime.. The end of the Khmer Rouges.. Requirements for the crimes considered by the international criminal...»

Should Kashmir be unified under or as a single state?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Kashmir responds to the International Law criteria on self-determination and the definition of State 1 Historic Background A Kashmir history of independence ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historic background.. Kashmir history of independence.. Problem of the Maharaja.. International law defines Kashmir as a State.. Kashmir is a State and a Nation.. Article 370 on autonomy of Kashmir.. The Right to...»

Are there ‘just wars'?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Grotius, the inventor of modern international law The last very Throughout History, the idea that waging a war can quite the same in its core definition as to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Just War Theory, a secular idea aiming at morally legitimizing wars.. The classical definition of a Just War.. The evolutions of the Just War Theory from Antiquity to the 17th century.. A redefinition of the theory considering the...»

Genocide: The case of Rwanda

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Tribunal to the Development of International Law, (Leiden, The US Congress was written by two law experts and the notion of Genocide, its history, and other ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of genocide.. The Hutus and the Tutsis.. The role of UN.. Major failure of the international community.. The ICTY and ICTR.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

International organisations and sovereignty

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « and executive of Community policy and law, the European question does the creation of an international organisation imply Definitions and History , pp.1-30 in C ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sacrificing sovereignity with the creation of international organisation in relation to the European Union.. Increase in international organisations.. Meaning and understanding of sovereignity.. Sovereignty as political...»

Reading note on Kant's perpetual peace

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « human relations are settled by law so as areas of right: the political, international and cosmopolitan Therefore, History is reconcilable with right: it makes ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Author and context. Sum up. Putting an end to war. Declaring peace. Establishing peace. A utopian project?. Conclusion....»

Founding of the ICRC and establishment of International Humanitarian Law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   12/09/2008   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : « Reportedly, only history will tell whether the International law further distinguishes combatants from noncombatant 1 clearly establishes the definition of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Founding of the Red Cross and basis for The Original Geneva Conventions of 1864.. Importance of establishing a distinctive emblem.. The Convention's ten articles.. Revisions and additions the years of 1906, 1929, and 1949.. ICRC...»

Robert Kagan, "Of Paradise and Power, America and Europe in the New World Order"

Political science   |   Political science   |   Book review   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « powerful that the former respects international law and the Kagan adopts a material definition of power to enlightening the impact of history (especially the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Europe's safety after World War 2. Kagan's objective . Change in position in international stage. Kagan's thesis about the disparity of power between Europe and America . The US and European foreign policies in recent years. The...»

Humanitarian intervention: The responsibility to protect (R2P)

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « debate concerning this notion has a long history, the real Christine Gray, International Law and the Use of Force, p. 26-27 3314 (1974), Definition of Aggression ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The progressive recognition of a need to protect human rights.. The contrasted etymology of the notion of 'humanitarian intervention'.. Humanitarian crises: The reaction of scholars and of the public.. 1990s: A decade of development...»

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