POL114H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Nuremberg Laws, World Trade Organization, Individual And Group Rights
Document Summary
International organizations and international law can be seen as the conceptual and regulatory core of the international society of states, as the instrumental arm of what is popularly termed global governance. Liberal institutionalists tend to view ios and int. regimes as solutions to anarchy and market failure problems, reducing uncertainty and promoting further co- operation. Realists are rather less enthusiastic about the purpose and prospects of international inst. And law, which they view primarily as vessels or forums for the pursuit of national interests. Two types exist: intergovernmental organizations (igos, non-governmental organizations (ngos) Igos are created by treaties between states, and, therefore, have legal standing under il, they have for ex. The right to immunity from jurisdiction of state courts for acts and activities performed by the organization. They hold regular meetings attended by delegates from member states. Permanent headquarters and an executive secretariat that runs the day-to-day activities of the organization.
