International Organizations

Teacher(s)

Ait-Chaalal Amine; Klimis Emmanuel (compensates Ait-Chaalal Amine);

Language

French

Main themes

The major themes of the course are : the theory of international organisations, the United Nations Organisation (main organs, peace-keeping missions and specialised institutions), politico-military organisations and regional organisations.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	At the issue of this course, the students will be able to understand the politico-institutional working structures and to analyse the main modes of action of contemporary international organizations.

Content

Content : The part on " the theory of international organisations " raises the question of the definition and clas-sification of international organisations. We then turn on the means of the organisations (competencies, legal entity, organs, finances, international officers). The part on the UN will be divided in three chapters: 1) the institutional approach : history and UN Chart, aims and principles of the UN, admission and members, analysis of the main organs (General Assembly, Security Council, Social and Economic Council, Secretariat, International Court of Justice; 2) questions related to international peace: peace operations; 3) specialised institutions (UNESCO, WHO, ILO, financial and economic institutions). The part on politico-military organisations deals with the NATO and the part on regional organisations in the Organisation of American States / OAS and of the African Union/AU (the organisations selected may change).

Teaching methods

The course is taught in person by lecturers, who strongly encourage student participation through debate and discussion. The course is delivered through: 1) lectures; 2) the analysis and discussion of the reading list; and 3) where possible, meetings and discussions with international experts and practicioners.

Evaluation methods

Synthesis questions via a written exam.

Other information

Essential foundations of the analysis of international relations are a prerequisite in order to fully understand this course.
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Bibliography

Une bibliographie indicative sur les sujets traités sera communiquée lors des premières séances.

Teaching materials

• Slides du cours

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