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History of Diplomacy
History of Diplomacy Introduction to the History of Diplomacy As soon as people organized themselves into separate social groups, the necessity of regularizing contacts with representatives of other groups became apparent. Even the earliest civilizations had rules for interaction. Early Development The first civilization to develop an orderly system of diplomacy was ancient Greece. Ambassadors…
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Treaty of Versailles extra-European Territorial Changes
Treaty of Versailles extra-European Territorial Changes Versailles Treaty: Germany renounces extra-European possessions Germany is required to renounce generally and specifically all her extra-European possessions. The general clause of renunciation leaves the titles in the air, but Germany undertakes to recognize and conform to the measures which may be taken by the Powers in connection therewith.…
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Diplomatic Negotation
Diplomatic Negotiations Although negotiations have traditionally been left to professional diplomats, very important negotiations are increasingly being undertaken by specially selected envoys or foreign ministers and by heads of state. Examples of this trend were the “shuttle diplomacy” of the U.S. secretary of state Henry Kissinger in the Middle East and President Jimmy Carter’s personal…
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Impact of the UN on International Law
Impact of the UN on International Law The UN began its life with a membership of 50 nations. In the 1990s, because of the growth of newly independent nations, that number had reached 180. The aims and purposes of the organization encompass the maintenance of peace and security and the suppression of acts of aggression.…
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Constitutional Text: Austria 1920, Admended 2004
AUSTRIA’S CONSTITUTION OF 1920 WITH AMENDMENTS THROUGH 2004 JANUARY 1ST, 2004 Chapter I General Provisions; European Union A. General Provisions Article 1. Austria is a democratic republic. Its law emanates from the people. Article 2. 1. Austria is a federal state. 2. The Federal State is composed of the autonomous Laender of Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower…
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Constitutional Text: Argentina 1994
CONSTITUTION OF THE ARGENTINE NATION AUGUST 22ND, 1994 We, the representatives of the people of the Argentine Nation, gathered in General Constituent Assembly by the will and election of the Provinces which compose it, in fulfillment of pre-existing pacts, in order to form a national union, guarantee justice, secure domestic peace, provide for the common…
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International Criminal Court Part 33
International Criminal Court Part 33 617 HAGUE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNALS: International Criminal Court Leiden Journal of International Law Volume 15, Number 3, September 2002 LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW 618 The Reparation Regime of the International Criminal Court: Practical Considerations Carla Ferstman Leiden Journal of International Law Volume 15, Number 3, September 2002 p.667-686 LAW…
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Geneva Convention (IV)
Geneva Convention (IV) PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. The High Contracting Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respect for the present Convention in all circumstances. Art. 2. In addition to the provisions which shall be implemented in peace-time, the present Convention shall apply to all cases of declared war or of any…
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International law index
International law index Here is the list of almost 2.000 items of the international law index of the Wiki Encyclopedia of Law. AAPL v Sri Lanka Case Abduction, Transboundary Aboriginal Title Abu Dhabi Oil Arbitration Abuse of Rights Access to Justice in Environmental Matters Accessions to the WTO Accountability Accretion Achille Lauro Affair (1985) Acquiescence…
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International Law Encyclopedia 6
International Law Encyclopedia 6 LIST OF ENTRIES IN VOLUME VI International Organizations or Institutions, History of Robert Kolb . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 International Organizations or Institutions, Immunities before National Courts Chanaka Wickremasinghe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…