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12 Cards in this Set
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5 parts of the UN |
General Assembly- main deliberative assembly
Security council- decides resolutions for peace and security
Economic and Social Council- promoting international economic and social cooperation and development
Secretariat- provide information, studies, and facilities needed by UN
International Court of Justice- primary judicial organ
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Basic Principles of UN |
States are equal under the law
States have sovereignty over their own affairs
states should have full independence and territorial integrity
States should carry their international obligations- respecting diplomatic privileges, refraining from aggression, etc. |
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Liberal and Realist understanding of institutions |
Realism- states have one goal- survival. State will join institution if it is in its best interest
Liberalism- Institutions are possible because of mutual cooperation between states, reputation, enforcement, and repitition |
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Peacekeeping and basic principles |
aid sent to countries in the form of people looking to help stop violence, ensure health of civilians, give resources, etc.
They do work, unsure how much exactly they contribute |
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Conditions under which peacekeeping works |
They go where war is likely, mistrust is high, refugee flow threatens peace, poor countries |
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problems with peacekeeping (Rwanda) |
Werent enough peacekeepers to stabilize the situation
peacekeepers weren't allowed to engage in violent acts, to ensure stability
issue ignored by US |
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Genocide definition |
deliberate attempt to destroy a whole group of people- race, religion, ethnic, national
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Responsibility to Protect |
International community is responsible for its citizens |
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Sources of International Law |
gets power from legislative branch or central authority
International Institutions- treaties, resolutions (UNSC), customs
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Why international law is legitimate |
enforced by the World Court
International laws are norms that countries follow which promotes other countries to follow the law |
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International Court of Justice |
Limited jurisdiction (can only sue states that give it power)
Rules when citizens, national, international law are involved
Has advisory role for UNSC on legality of its actions
Takes contentious causes between states |
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International Criminal Court |
rules on: war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide
Only rules on individuals
Limited jurisdiction
Viewed by many as uneffective |
