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POL/IRL 360 The International Law and Politics of Armed Conflict
Liberal Arts & Business Program
Aix-en-Provence, France
Dates: late Jan 2026 - early May 2026
POL/IRL 360 The International Law and Politics of Armed Conflict
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: IAU
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Primary Subject Area: Political Science
Other Subject Area: International Relations
Instruction in: English
Course Code: POL/IRL 360
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: This course is suitable for an undergraduate student who has successfully completed at least 3 semesters of College-level course work. Successful completion of ENG 101 or equivalent, and 6 credit hours in history or political science or international relations; or instructor permission.
DESCRIPTION
The UN Charter vows to "save succeeding generations from the scourge of war." Yet armed conflict has remained a constant feature of human history, as have efforts to somehow mitigate its horrors. The purpose of this course is to explore how international law, international organizations, states and NGOs interact in response to armed conflict, and how such responses can contribute to, or undermine, efforts to end violence. Topics will include the changing nature of warfare in the 21st century, the mechanisms in place to protect refugees, humanitarian aid, conflict prevention, and the role of international law. Significant attention will be paid to international tribunals and the challenges of enforcing the laws of armed conflict.