Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course is planned to help you in the understanding of the international law. International law is mainly concerned with the regulations of relations between the nations. The focus will be on different issues of the world like United Nations, clashes in the Middle East, poverty alleviation, global warming and the utilization of nuclear arms. This course has been designed to build perceptive of the students and inform them that International Law is not a stagnant object; it remains a matter of debate because of continuing changes in the international law. Moreover the students will come to know the legal background and functions of the law, sources of law and policies leading international arbitral events and arbitral jurisdiction. It will also throw light on different issues concerning the international law.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the critical understanding of the international law, regulations for international disputes and ability to make sound judgments on these disputes.
- Assess the association between international law and social and economic reality.
- Critically evaluate the role of international law in particular disputes
- Explain and report the differences among international law and domestic law
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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1
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Introduction to International Law
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2
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Whether International Law is a Law or Not?
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3
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Subjects of Inernational Law
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Week 02
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4
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Sources of International Law
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5
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Sources of International Law (II)
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Week 03
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7
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International Law and Municipal Law
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9
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Immunity from Jurisdiction
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Week 04
Week 05
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14
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Air Space and Outer Space
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Week 06
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16
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Nuclear Law - Major Treaties
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17
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Nuclear law - NPT & IAEA
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18
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International Law on Terrorism
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Week 07
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19
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International Law on Terrorism (II)
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21
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Use of Force and UN Charter
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Week 08
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22
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Use of Force (Unlawful)
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23
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International Humanitarian Law
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24
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International Criminal Court
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Week 09
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26
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Pacific Settlement of Disputes
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27
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International Law on Siachen Issue
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Week 10
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28
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International Law on Sir Creek Issue
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29
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International Law on Kashmir Dispute
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30
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International Law and Issue of Non State Actors
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Week 11
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31
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International Criminal Law
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32
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International Law of the Sea and Pakistan
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33
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International Humanitarian Law and Pakistan
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Week 12
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34
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International Court of Justice Decisions
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35
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Legal Aspects of the Atlantic Case
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36
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International Court of Justice and the Leading Judgments
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Week 13
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37
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Islamic Concept of Intermational Law
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38
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International Trade Laws
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39
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Concept of Implementing Legislation
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Week 14
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40
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International law of Money Laundering
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41
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Working of Selected United Nations Bodies
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42
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Case of a Multi-Lateral Treaty
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Week 15
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44
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Future International Law Challenges
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45
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Conclusion and Overview
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