What is the relationship between law, politics and war? This is the overarching question guiding this module. In order to arrive at an answer to this question, the module, first, conceptualises the relationship between international law, politics and armed conflict; second, illustrates the relationship by considering how it plays out in relation to ius ad bellum, ius in bello, ius post bellum and ius pacem; and, third, applies the knowledge thus acquired to an empirical analysis of some pertinent contemporary cases of armed conflict. Upon completion of the module, students will have a deeper understanding of how international law and politics shape, and are shaped by, armed conflict.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in international law, and politics and armed conflict
Describe the development of international law in relation to armed conflict within and between states, particularly in the post-1945 period
Draw on the knowledge acquired to analyse the dynamic relationship between international law, politics and armed conflict in specific contemporary cases
Develop skills and confidence in the use of AI tools for research and analysis
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: 1,500 word essay (50%) 1.5 hour exam (50%)
