Dec 06, 2025  
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

PS 245 - Politics and International Law

3 cr.
This course examines where international law comes from, how actors decide whether to follow international law, and how international law is upheld using legal and political tools. We examine several contemporary issues, including human rights, the use of force, environmental protection, international trade, and international criminal justice.