DDRO 25A71 - Legal Perspectives on Global Security

Over the past 70 years, in a globalized and constantly changing world, international law has become an essential feature of every major policy conversation, especially in the area of security. Yet, security is also an inherently sensitive area of global and domestic politics, in which international law can serve as a tool of cooperation towards greater security, but is also sometimes criticized, challenged or overlooked. This course will give an overview of the answers provided by international law on a number of burning security issues of a global scope, including terrorism, forced displacement, cyberwarfare, pandemics, disinformation etc. This thematic overview will allow students to gain a basic understanding of the international legal landscape surrounding current security policy conversations, while reflecting on the strenghts and weaknesses of international law. In the process, students will also gain exposure to most of the branches of international law, including the law regulating armed conflict and the use of force, human rights law, refugee law, international criminal law etc.

Cyprien FLUZIN

Séminaire

English

This course does not have any prerequisite. Some exposure to law and international law is an asset, but the basic frameworks, concepts, and mechanisms of international law will be covered in class.

Spring 2022-2023

Assessment for this course will take into account proactive participation in class discussions (10%), short group presentations during the thematic sessions (30%), and a final 1.500 words paper (60%) in the form of a short policy/legal brief discussing one of the themes touched upon in class and/or a related recent development. Students submitting the best papers will be mentored in order to submit their papers for publication.