Chapter 1

Introduction and Sources

Definition, nature, and basis of International Law

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Is International Law true law?

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Sources: Custom, Treaties, General Principles of Law

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Judicial decisions and juristic writings

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Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law

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Chapter 2

Subjects and Recognition

State as the primary subject of International Law

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Individuals and International Organizations as subjects

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State recognition: Theories (Constitutive and Declaratory)

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De facto and De jure recognition

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State Succession and its consequences

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Chapter 3

State Territory and Jurisdiction

Acquisition and loss of State territory

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Law of the Sea: Territorial waters, EEZ, Continental Shelf

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Air space and Outer Space Law

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Principles of State Jurisdiction

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Extradition and Asylum

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Chapter 4

Law of Treaties

Formation and ratification of treaties

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Pacta Sunt Servanda and reservations

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Invalidity, termination, and suspension of treaties

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Rebus sic stantibus (Fundamental change of circumstances)

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Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, 1969

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Chapter 5

International Organizations and Disputes

The United Nations Organization: Evolution and Organs

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Role of the Security Council and General Assembly

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International Court of Justice (ICJ): Jurisdiction

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Peaceful settlement of international disputes

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Use of force and Right of Self-Defense

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