Courses

    This course focuses on international war crimes and legal actions taken against war crimes violators, with a focus on post-9/11 events and issues. Using such post-9/11 issues as the abuse allegations at Abu Ghraib, irregular rendition, the trial of Saddam Hussein, and other events, the course will explore in depth topics such as the principal international war crimes, universal jurisdiction and issues surrounding jurisdiction to conduct war crimes trials, civil remedies for war crimes under the Alien Tort Statute, who should conduct war crimes trials, and other matters. Students will be expected to write a paper, approximately 12-15 pages, on a topic of their choosing pertaining to war crimes, and to participate in class discussions.