International law is more than a group of vague concepts or general principles.
It is a substantial body of rules, some which have matured through years of state practice, others which are still developing. These principles govern the rights and obligations of states and international organizations, in peace and war, towards each other and towards persons, be they persons, corporation, citizens or foreign nationals. International law also seeks to govern certain behavior of persons when acting in a public role, such as soldiers in wartime, government officials, and police forces. This class is designed to be a survey course of some important highlights in international law.