POG 225 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Brezhnev Doctrine, Multilateralism, Jus Ad Bellum

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Politics and Public Administration
• Course: POG 225
• Professor: Miriam Anderson

Document Summary

Created after the refugees for the 2nd world war. Defines what a refugees is by the convention. Body of rules which binds states and other agents in world politics with each other. Present international legal system is a historical artifact. Declaration on granting independence on colonized countries 1960. International treaties (signed by different states- at least two states// only applicable to those that signed it) International custom (not codified, it sort of accepted/ international norms are customs as well) Un resolutions (2/3rds majority and no veto, resolution becomes law; again were we come into obeying the law) There is an obligation between you and the state. Want to be seen as a good person amongst your peers. 15 judges, elected to a 10 year term (?) Any states that is a member can submit a legal dispute. The un can ask for the court"s opinion. Purpose of wall is omit suicide bombers (israeli government)