The Geneva Convention

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Presentation; 1st convention; 2nd convention; 3rd convention; 4th convention; The notion of war crimes appeared for the first time in Manu's Hindi ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Presentation. 1st convention. 2nd convention. 3rd convention. 4th convention. 1st protocol. 2nd protocol. 3rd protocol . Use of emblem. Conclusion. Annexes. Bibliography....»

The role of NGO's during wartime: humanitarian vs pacifist ideals

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Dunant s efforts led, in 1864, to the signature of the first Geneva Convention which established rules for jus in bello and recognized the existence of a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The original debate on the humanizing of war by humanitarian action.. Humanitarian ideals: A fight to humanize war.. Criticisms from pacifists by humanizing wars.. Humanitarian action is necessary.. NGO's acceptance that action can...»

Founding of the ICRC and establishment of International Humanitarian Law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   12/09/2008   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : « The first Geneva Convention for the amelioration of the condition of the wounded in armies in the field was held in 1864. Thirty ...»

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...»

"Nixon and the prisoners of war", 7th January 1971, New York Review of Books, by Jon M. Van Dyke

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Book review   |   05/08/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « So, in the first part, we will study how J M. Van Dyke sees the US is right to say that the North Vietnamese don't respect the Convention of Geneva and that ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. How J M. Van Dyke sees the arguments used by the Nixon administration to change the American public opinion. Maybe US is right to say that the North Vietnamese don't respect the convention of Geneva and that North V...»

International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « In my presentation I ll first show you the importance of the ICTs judges genocide, crime against humanity and violation of the Geneva Convention - The ICTs ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The ICTs provide justice for reconciliation.. The end of impunity: strengthening the rule of law at an international scale.. Establishing the facts: A path towards reconciliation.. The limits of the ICT's action.. The existence of...»

Violation of Human Rights at Guantanamo Bay

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « The first detainees arrived at Guantanamo on January 11, 2002 blind-folded and and not prisoners of war and thus the third Geneva Convention Relative to the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue background.. Possible courses of action.. Arguments supporting the policy direction.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

US Foreign Policy and international law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « First, President Bush decided not to ratify the Kyoto Protocol that his have right under international law (especially the third Geneva Convention) but the US ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Using international law when it serves US interests.. US policy towards Iran and North Korea.. War against Iraq and Afghanistan.. Frustrating multilateral rulemaking.. Kyoto Protocol.. Unsigning the ICC Rome Statute.. Overriding...»

The US and Guantanamo Bay

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   11/29/2006   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « These prisoners were first detained in the temporary detention center called Camp the possibility of exercising the rights guaranteed by the Geneva Convention. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue background: Guantanamo and the United States since 1898. The Platt Amendment . The revolution in 1959. The post 9/11 world: A new dimension to the Guantanamo issue. Courses of action. Reaching an agreement with the Castro government on this...»

Discuss the analysis and significance of the abduction and trial of Eichmann from an international law perspective, with reference to legal writing

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   04/12/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « What The Americans Were Putting on Trial: The War First, The Holocaust The Israeli court interpreted Article 6 of the Geneva convention in a controversial way ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The abduction of Adolf Eichmann from Argentina to Israel: 'The fruit of the poisonous tree'. The facts. Undeniable violations of Argentina's sovereignty. Their justification. II. Procedural and substantive aspects of the trial: How the...»

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

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « After this first explanation, we will see what are the requirements for of the International Criminal Court and the serious breach of the Geneva Convention. ...»

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...»

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