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THE STATE AND INTERNATIONA RESPONSIBILITY
Program Overview
The concepts addressed in this section highlight the obligation of States to uphold mutual respect, both in their relations with one another and in their treatment of individuals. International frameworks reinforce accountability by allowing claims against States for human rights violations committed by their agents. This expands protection beyond the limits of domestic legal systems.
At the same time, intangible values such as dignity and honour present challenges, as they cannot be measured through precise scientific methods. Their evaluation often depends on interpretation and context. Consequently, strong legal reasoning and well-developed argumentation become essential in addressing such matters within the international legal sphere.
- Students and professionals in international law.
- Lawyers and legal advisors.
- Government officials.
- Anyone who wishes to acquire knowledge on this subject.
- Understand the theories of State responsibility in international law.
- Analyze the nature and scope of reparation for breaches of international obligations.
- Master State claims for violations of the rights of their nationals.
- Understand the exhaustion of local remedies and the Calvo Clause in international contexts.
- Apply processes of reparation for damage at the international level.
- Analyze the use of force in international law.
- Understand the principles and regulations of the law of war and their application in international conflicts.
Study Plan
1. Theories of state responsibility in international law
2. Nature and scope of reparation for the breach of an international obligation
3. Claims by states for violations of the rights of their nationals
4. Exhaustion of local remedies and the calvo clause
5. Reparation of damage
6. Law of war