POL 4321H International Law
This course integrates the study of the principles of international law and organizations with impact of international politics upon them. The law of the nations has an important part to play for world peace and security. The maintenance of international law serves the national interest of all nations by contributing to the establishment of peaceful coexistence, justice, and cooperation, which will eventually produce beneficial results. Its general observance assures the security and protects the interests of each nation. International treaties demonstrate the express consent of contracting parties; customs, reason, and natural justice reflect the tacit consent of the nations. Over the years, many nations have contributed to the development of international law-China, Egypt, India, Greece and others. It is a law between sovereign states which is not enacted through a law-making body nor enforced by an international agency. Nations abide by it because it is in their best interest to do so. Some scholars argue that only positive international morality is recognized and there is no such thing as international law.