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Social Science Record, 1987
Presents all 19 articles of the United Nations Genocide Convention and its opening statement. (GEA)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Genocide, International Law, Treaties

Beres, Louis Rene – Social Science Record, 1986
Maintains that the answer to terrorism lies not in higher fences, laser weapons, or expanded commando forces, but in improved understanding of the linkages between U.S. foreign policy and anti-American terrorism. Reviews geopolitical developments, including international law, and concludes that U.S. safety from terrorism will depend upon our…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Foreign Policy, Humanitarianism, International Law

Rice, Marion J. – Social Science Record, 1972
Peace education is defined and curriculum design suggested, with the major objective being to implement a rule of law among nations. (JB)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Humanism

Nanda, Ved P. – Social Science Record, 1988
Appraises the legality, under international law, of the U.S. intervention in Nicaragua. Describes the concepts of intervention, international resolutions, and declarations on the subject. Points out that international law is violated by many nations. Concludes that U.S. intervention in Nicaragua is impermissible under international law and unwise…
Descriptors: Foreign Policy, International Law, International Relations, International Studies

Goldberg, Arthur J. – Social Science Record, 1988
Defends the right of nations to criticize human rights violations within other nations. Pointing out that the human rights protections cannot be left to domestic jurisdiction, Goldberg cites numerous treaties and declarations which make human rights protection a matter of international law. (GEA)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Foreign Policy, International Law, International Relations

Falk, Richard A. – Social Science Record, 1988
Contrasting the invasion of Grenada with the Vietnam War, Falk illustrates a successful and a failed intervention into another country's affairs. Assesses the legality, under international law, of intervention and examines various instances of its use. Considers arguments in favor of intervention, recognizing the difficulty in formulating such a…
Descriptors: Foreign Policy, International Law, Intervention, Political Issues