On the Development of International Law (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Globalization definition
Globalization definition
Increasing interconnectedness & interdependence of states, economies, societies worldwide
Peace of Westphalia year and significance
Peace of Westphalia year and significance
1648; foundation of modern state system & int'l law
Peace of Westphalia core principles
Peace of Westphalia core principles
State sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-interference
Hague Conventions years
Hague Conventions years
1899 and 1907
League of Nations establishment year
League of Nations establishment year
1919
UN establishment year
UN establishment year
1945
UDHR adoption year
UDHR adoption year
1948
ICCPR and ICESCR adoption year
ICCPR and ICESCR adoption year
1966
ICJ role
ICJ role
Settles legal disputes between states; gives advisory opinions on int'l legal issues
ICC establishment year
ICC establishment year
2002
ICC mandate (crimes prosecuted)
ICC mandate (crimes prosecuted)
Genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, aggression
R2P concept meaning
R2P concept meaning
Int'l duty to intervene when state fails to protect population from atrocities
Human rights paradox
Human rights paradox
States are both protectors and violators of human rights
Effect of globalization on sovereignty
Effect of globalization on sovereignty
Erosion as states cede power to int'l orgs & must adhere to int'l legal standards
Non-state actors in int'l law
Non-state actors in int'l law
NGOs, MNCs, IGOs influencing development & enforcement