International Law - Catholic Univ. of Louvain

This module provides a foundational understanding of international law, covering its definition, historical development, and role as a common language between nations. Students will learn the basic concepts and principles that form the basis of international legal systems.

This module examines the key actors in international law, focusing on states, international organizations, and the United Nations. Students will understand the roles, responsibilities, and relationships between these major players in the international legal system.

This module explores the theory of sources and the creation of international law, with a particular focus on customary international law. Students will learn how international legal norms develop and become established through custom and practice.

This module covers various mechanisms for creating international law, including treaties, general principles, unilateral acts, and soft law. Students will learn about treaty validity and the different instruments used in international law-making.

This module examines how international law is implemented and interpreted, including its binding force, interpretation methods, conflicting obligations, and application in domestic legal systems.

This module focuses on the concept of international responsibility, including wrongful acts, attribution of responsibility, new obligations arising from responsibility, and countermeasures. Students will understand how responsibility is determined and enforced in international law.

This module covers various mechanisms for dispute resolution in international law, including arbitration, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and the role of domestic courts. Students will learn about different forums for pursuing international justice.

This module examines the international legal framework for maintaining peace, including the prohibition of war, self-defense, collective security, and the UN's role in the use of force. Students will understand how international law works to prevent and manage conflicts.