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This course is a general introduction to international law. The sources of international law are studied first: custom, treaty, general principles, judicial decisions, UN resolutions. Then cases are studied in issue-areas of current concern, such as human rights, economic investment and development, military intervention, cultural autonomy and the global environment. Finally the class looks at perspectives for the future development of a system of world order based upon law. Evaluation: Take home examination. Class participation will be considered in determining the final grade. Teaching method: Lecture and discussion Text: Prerequisites: Sources and evidences of international law as derived from the classic cases in the field. READING: Cases downloadable from the internet.