Rules of War: Humanitarian Law
Students explore the Geneva Conventions and other international humanitarian law governing armed conflict.
Key Questions
- Explain the core principles of international humanitarian law (IHL).
- Analyze how IHL aims to protect civilians and limit suffering in armed conflict.
- Critique the challenges of enforcing IHL in contemporary conflicts.
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