The Public International Law course aims to provide both fundamental and advanced concepts regarding the law that governs the relations between states and international organizations, as well as the rights and obligations of the various parties involved in international relations. The course covers the principles, sources, and enforcement mechanisms of international law, along with its applications in various fields such as human rights, international trade, and the resolution of international disputes.

Who should attend?

·       Law students

·       Lawyers and legal consultants specializing in international law

·       Government officials and international organizations

·       Anyone interested in understanding international relations and the legal framework that governs them

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

·       Understand the basic principles and legal concepts that govern the relations between states.

·       Study the impact of international organizations on international law and how international laws are coordinated within the global system.

·       Understand the role of human rights in the international system and the impact of international treaties on protecting individuals' rights.

·       Study various methods of resolving international disputes and the application of international humanitarian law.

·       Enhance the ability to apply legal theory in solving complex issues involving multiple states and organizations.

·       Introduction to Public International Law:

o   Definition of public international law

o   The difference between public international law and domestic law

o   The evolution of public international law throughout history

o   The importance of international law and its role in maintaining the international system

o   How relations between states are organized

·       Sources of Public International Law:

o   The primary sources of public international law

o   Treaties and international agreements: such as the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

o   International custom: how international practices form custom

o   General principles of law: and examples of how they are applied

o   Decisions of international courts and opinions of legal scholars

o   The relationship between international law and domestic law

o   The impact of international treaties on national laws

o   Laws governing the implementation of treaties domestically

·       Key Topics in Public International Law:

o   States: the definition of a state, international recognition of states

o   International organizations: United Nations, European Union, etc.

o   Individuals: human rights and individual rights in international law

o   The concept of sovereignty and borders

o   The right of states to self-defense and protect their borders

·       Resolution of International Disputes:

o   Peaceful means of resolving international disputes

o   Negotiation and reconciliation

o   Mediation and international arbitration

o   Intervention by the international court: International Court of Justice (ICJ)

o   The mechanism of the international court

o   The jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice

o   The procedures followed in court and how cases are presented

·       Human Rights Law in Public International Law:

o   The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

o   Human rights conventions: such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

o   The role of international organizations in protecting human rights

o   The United Nations and Amnesty International, and their role in monitoring human rights

·       Principles of International Humanitarian Law:

o   Wars and armed conflicts: fundamental treaties like the Geneva Conventions

o   Protection of civilians and civilian objects during conflicts

o   Responsibilities of states and parties in conflicts

o   Accountability for war crimes

o   The role of the International Criminal Court in prosecuting international crimes

·       International Trade Law:

o   The World Trade Organization (WTO) and its role in regulating trade between states

o   International trade agreements: such as GATT and regional agreements

o   How international laws affect business practices

o   Resolving international trade disputes