Public International Law

 

The specialty of Public International Law is concerned with studying the laws and principles that regulate relations between states and international organizations at the global level. This specialization includes multiple topics related to international laws and international relations, including:

  • General international laws: include laws that regulate national sovereignty, diplomatic relations between states, international treaties, and the rights and duties of states.
  • International human rights law: deals with the laws that protect human rights at the global level, and international treaties and mechanisms for protecting human rights.
  • International conflict law: deals with the laws and mechanisms that govern the peaceful resolution of disputes between states, whether through negotiation, arbitration, or international judiciary.
  • International humanitarian law: deals with the laws that regulate the behavior of parties during armed conflicts and protect civilians, detainees, and the injured.
  • Refugee and Asylum Law: deals with the laws that regulate the rights and duties of refugees and forced migrants and their right to asylum.

The specialization in Public International Law requires a deep understanding of the laws and principles that govern international relations and interactions between states and the international community. Professionals in this field work as international lawyers, government officials, or researchers in international research institutions and centers to develop and implement international law and promote international peace and security.