This is the course homepage for students enrolled in Suffolk University's Spring 2006 International Law & Organizations class taught by Professor David Rice.

On this page you will find the course syllabus, which includes assignment dates, policies and procedures, course schedule and readings, and the overall objectives of the class. This site also includes links to relevant news outlets and resources to prepare for class, exams, and conducting research for your Issue Analysis.

As the topic of global issues is inherently dynamic, students should consult this page and the Blackboard™ site regularly for suggestions on additional readings as world events unfold throughout the semester since these events will be discussed in class and students will be expected to participate.

Course Description
International law and organizations are central to the efforts to create a world order to limit armed conflict, regulate world economy, and advance programs for economic redistribution among nations, and set minimum standards of human rights. This course will examine international laws and the organizations that administer them in the context of globalization and the issues that have emerged as a result of a widening and deepening of global integration and inter-dependence. Although some of the predominant theoretical frameworks underpinning international relations will be referenced, current events and trends will also be used to illustrate real issues throughout the course.

Course Objectives
The course objectives are to develop students' competency in the following areas:

• Familiarity with the origins of international law
• Introductory knowledge of theoretical frameworks for international relations
• Comprehension of the global system of governance
• General knowledge of the essential global issues
• Overview of international institutions including nongovernmental groups and other actors
• Awareness of current events and trends of global significance
• Ability to analyze global issues from a variety of viewpoints
• Capacity to conduct research and provide a comprehensive analysis on a specific topic

• Primer on International Relations Theory
• Primer on International Law
• "Asia's Widening Technology Gap - Building A Bridge to Social and Economic Prosperity", David Rice
• "Multilateral Intervention Force to Arrive in Embattled Solomon Islands Tomorrow."