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This is the Colombia Field Study component of Global Trends in Judicial Reform Law 808W). For details, see course description for Law 808W. The past decade has been defined by democratic backsliding and the reemergence of authoritarianism around the globe. Freedom House marked 2021 as the 18th consecutive year of global democratic decline, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing polarization, and rising inequality. In the face of such trends, what role can a healthy, independent judiciary play in halting the rise of anti-democratic leaders and preserving the rule of law? Students enrolled in this policy lab will have the opportunity to investigate answers to this question by conducting comparative research on 21st century judicial reform efforts. Which nations have pursued innovative new strategies to improve the functioning of their judiciaries? Topics for research will include advances in judicial independence, vetting, appointment mechanisms, balance of power structures, constitutional review, access to justice, and other factors affecting the rule of law. During spring break 2023, this course will be held in Bogota, Colombia and will consist of conversations with lawyers, judges, and NGOs who are active in judicial reform efforts. Students will also meet Justices of the Colombian Constitutional Court. Enrollment is limited to 14 students. PLEASE NOTE: Students will need a passport to travel to Colombia. Elements used in grading: class participation and writing assignments. See Law 808W for application instructions.

This course will consider Ukraine's Herculean political-economic and legal/regulatory challenges managing social and economic cohesion during wartime while simultaneously preparing for a healthy and durable post-war reconstruction. If you asked Ukrainians what is most important in this time of war, they may say that we need military assistance to win the war, we need to keep the economy afloat, and we need to make progress on EU accession in order to secure the future of the country. With those demands in mind --setting aside the military component, in the first week at Stanford we will start by considering Ukraine's unique history and political economy -- and how that political economy has changed during the war -- drawing in potential guest lecturers from Stanford and Ukraine. Too often reform proposals do not take into account the history and political economy of the countries in which those reforms are proposed. This course will endeavor to not repeat that mistake. The course will then focus on support for key policies, institutions (such as the judiciary and anti-corruption bodies) and infrastructure (such as electricity, gas, rail, and communications infrastructure) that will drive Ukraine into its post-war reconstruction. Finally, the course will consider the essential legal, regulatory and governance pathways Ukraine will need to follow -- from legal aspects of war damages for reconstruction, to anticorruption, to procurement and competition law, to judicial reform, to the EU accession process -- essential for a prosperous and safe post-war Ukraine in the heart of Europe. This part of the course will be supplemented with guest lecturers with direct experience in these areas, including, for example, Ukrainian government officials, private sector and civil society actors. The first week of this course will be at Stanford and the second week will be in Warsaw. Elements used in grading: TBA.

The Inter-American Human Rights System (IAHRS) has played a crucial role in opening up spaces for civil society to demand human rights protections in the region, increasing protections at the domestic level, and supporting civil society in its quest for accountability for massive human rights violations. The system has also played a role in civil society efforts to bring the human rights debate home, including in the United States. This course will provide an in-depth introduction to the history, doctrine, and practice of the IASHR, and will examine the obstacles and opportunities that civil society, victims, and advocates encounter when engaging the IAHRS. Elements used in grading: Attendance and class participation: 20%. Three (3) reflection papers: 30%. Final paper: 50%. SLS students may enroll in LAW 5047 (limited to five) when Axess opens for Spring Quarter enrollment. Additional law students may enroll with the instructor's permission. Cross-listed with Latin American Studies ( LATINAM 252). Meets outside the Law School.

The international system is undergoing rapid and troubling change. We will examine the impact of great power conflict, de-globalization, transnational issues (like climate change) and transformative technologies on international politics and the prospects for global peace and prosperity. Grading: Attendance, reading, and in-class participation (see course syllabus). Interested SLS students should complete and submit an S-Term Course Selection Form 2024 available at https://law.stanford.edu/education/s-term/ by April 30, 2024. Forms received after the deadline will be processed on a rolling basis until the class is full. S-Term early start for Autumn Quarter.

The different types of government (feudal, absolute, and constitutional monarchy; democracy; socialist and fascist dictatorships) are considered from a pan-European perspective and illustrated with examples drawn from several European states from the Middle Ages to the present, which include topics of international law, such as the Peace of Westphalia of 1648, the Congress of Vienna of 1815, and the Paris Peace Treaties of 1919. The focus is on the twentieth century, where European integration -- from the Schuman Plan of 1950 to the 2007 Treaty of Lisbon -- will be considered, too. Elements used in grading: Class participation, written assignments, final paper.

In this class we will explore the ethical norms and international legal rules that influence decisions to go to war, the conduct of military operations in war, and accountability for violations of the laws of war. After exploring some of the foundations of just war theory and the law of armed conflict, we will engage in an in-depth examination of a series of current issues and challenges in the field. Questions we will address include the following: 1. What kinds of security threats or humanitarian dangers justify recourse to war? 2. Do states comply with the law of war, and if so, why? 3. How do the "rules of war" apply in non-traditional, asymmetric conflicts between states and nonstate groups? 4. How are just war and law of armed conflict principles reflected in other cultures? 5. To what extent does international law reflect just war theory? How and when do they deviate from one another? 6. What are the main critical challenges to traditional just war theory and the legal regime governing the use of force? Students will write research papers in this class addressing how ethical and legal norms regarding war operate in such contexts as in government decision-making, in legal debates regarding the interpretation of the law, on the battlefield, and in courts and tribunals. In addition to class sessions led by the instructors, students will have the opportunity to present their work related to the research problem they will be addressing in their final research papers. Elements used in grading: Class participation, final paper. Cross-listed with International Policy ( INTLPOL 250) and Political Science ( POLISCI 315). This class is limited to a combined total of 20 students across all course offerings ( LAW 5051, INTLPOL 250, & POLISCI 315). Students who enroll in the International Policy ( INTLPOL 250) or Political Science ( POLISCI 315) may enroll from 3-5 units. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HK6DN3rSdVTFpxtZP7NUTjeQyMjx1aA2Jf7QomlPdtU/edit. See Consent Application Form for instructions and submission deadline.

This seminar is an introduction to jurisdiction, functions, and operations of the UN Security Council, the only body of the United Nations capable of compelling action by Member States. The intent of the course is to expand the student's understanding of the strengths and limitations of the Security Council in protecting international human rights; the legal and political framework within which it operates and the practical aspects of advocating for Security Council action. Topics covered will include prevention and response to mass atrocities; international criminal law; individual and country sanctions; peacekeeping operations; thematic work on women, children, and civilians and armed conflict; and case studies on situations such as Libya, Kosovo, Myanmar/Burma, and Israel-Palestine. To help make the subject as tangible as possible, the instructor will use a variety of techniques including discussions, lectures, moderating debates about cases studies, video clips from Council meetings and press conferences, and an occasional guest speaker. Elements used in grading will include class attendance, individual and small group participation, and a final paper.

Why do states develop nuclear weapons and why do some states, that have the technological capacity to build nuclear weapons, nonetheless refrain from doing so? What are the consequences of new states deploying nuclear weapons? Do arms control treaties and the laws of armed conflict influence nuclear proliferation and nuclear war plans? What is the relationship between the spread of nuclear energy and the spread of nuclear weapons? We will first critically examine the political science, legal, and historical literature on these key questions. Students will then design and execute small research projects to address questions that have been inadequately addressed in the existing literature. Elements used in grading: Class participation, written assignments / final paper, simulation. This class is limited to 16 students. To apply for this course please email Professors Sagan and Dannenbaum (ssagan@stanford.edu and dtom@stanford.edu ) with the following information: name, degree program, class year, and a sentence or two on their reason for taking the class. Emails must be sent before September 5th to be considered for the course. If admitted, permission codes will be sent out the following week. Cross-listed with International Policy ( INTLPOL 311N) and Political Science ( POLISCI 211N/311N).

In this course, we focus on two of the factors that have been threatening multilateral (trade) integration, namely, market segmenting measures that either qualify as industrial policy, or are meant to promote national security. The coverage of industrial policy and national security is not clearly delineated, and more and more we observe an overlap between the two. This is not a re-run of past experience, as the justification for measures adopted is (almost consistently) the protection of national security. From Biden's subsidies to chips producers and export restrictions towards Huawei to Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, the US has been at the forefront of this discussion. Alas, investing in national security triggers the "security dilemma" as others mimic similar policies. We will ask whether the world trading system is well-equipped to deal with these measures that test its resilience, and what are the alternatives, in case the regime collapses. Elements used in grading: Short essays. While the course will be taught as a part of the Global Quarter, it is open to all students (except 1Ls) and is not limited to students enrolled in the Global Quarter.