An Introduction to International Organizations Law
Providing a well-written summary with diagrams, graphics, tables of lecture and workshop notes of Year 2, Quarter 6. The notes include all required cases.
David den dunnen, andreea manea and william worster
Subjects
law
united nations
un charter
international organizations
un
charter of the united nations
Connected book
Book Title:
Author(s):
Edition:
ISBN:
Edition:
More summaries for
Law of International Organizations (LIO)
All for this textbook (2)
Written for
Haagse Hogeschool (HHS)
International & European Law
Law of International Organizations (3109)
All documents for this subject (4)
Seller
Follow
18024580
Reviews received
Content preview
International Bachelor of LAW Program 2019 – 2020
Law of International
Course Notes by 18024580 Page 1 of 31
Organizations
Course Notes
Lecture 1: Introduction
▪ State Sovereignty
Art 2(1) UN Charter (UNC): all states are equal and sovereign.
Sovereignty is the ultimate power to exercise authority within the territory.
External sovereignty: the possibility for a state to exercise control over its population and territory without
interference from outside.
Internal sovereignty: the original source of public authority within the state itself e.g. 1648 Peace of Westphalia
Popular sovereignty: to derive the claim to authority from having been enacted by the people i.e.
philosophical/ moral claim to sovereignty
Globalisation
All global threats have cross-border aspects. This results in shared risks and opportunities; thus, it is
obliged for the response on those risks and opportunities to be concerned.
Raison d’etre of IOs
Institutionalization of inter-state cooperation by offering more platform to states and other stakeholders
incl. civil society.
United Nations: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. It addressed the global challenges
we face, incl. those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace
and justice. The 17 Goals are all interconnected and aimed to be achieved by 2030.
▪ International Organization (IO)
‘An organization established by a treaty or other instrument governed by international law and
possessing its own international legal personalities, e.g. UN, the World Health Organization (WHO) and
NATO.’.
History Development
1. End of Middle Ages
Bilateral relations on the basis of individual exchange of envoys via diplomatic missions. With the
establishment of the modern state, the custom developed to station permanent representatives at
foreign capitals. These relations proved inadequate to address growing international relations which
led to international conferences.
2. Ad hoc international conferences organized
The purpose of such conferences was to make a halt of the Thirty-Year War of Europe and establish
the new system.
1648 Peace of Westphalia
This emanated from such conferences.
Before: diplomatic relations existed.
After: permanent representatives for diplomatic inter-state relationships.
1815 Vienna Congress
This international conference re-established Westphalian order after the defeat of Napoleon. The
‘collective security’ was the first attempt to gather more regularly since it was a recognized need.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller 18024580. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.98. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.