international law

Human rights have been central to the United Nations (UN) since the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and they continue to play a role in debates about the UN's responsibility to protect the vulnerable. Despite having proven ineffective in preventing some human rights abuses, the UN has done important work in setting standards and creating the rules that govern international human rights law.

An overview of the history and structure of the United Nations.

Explores how American unilateralism has impacted its role as a world power and how other countries view the U.S., focusing on how political and military decisions made after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have alienated the country's closest allies.

Examines the groundbreaking Nuremberg Trials. Beginning with Vietnam's My Lai Massacre , the video reviews the disputed conviction of Lt. William Calley, then explores the heated trial of concentration camp guard John Demjanjuk.

Examines the formation and development of international law and the challenges faced by those trying to enforce the decisions set down by the UN's International Court of Justice.

Offers arguments for and against topics related to international law, including trade and the environment, crime, and the U.S. and international law.

Presents a brief study of international law, the basic documents that define international law, and the issues that may make international law difficult to enforce.