International Law

1. Institutions and Bodies in International Law
   1. International Court of Justice (ICJ)
      1. Jurisdiction and Competence
         1. Contentious Jurisdiction
         2. Advisory Jurisdiction
      2. Procedure and Functioning
         1. Submission of Cases
         2. Oral Hearings and Written Proceedings
         3. Deliberation and Judgment
      3. Role in International Dispute Resolution
         1. Boundary and Territorial Disputes
         2. Interstate Conflicts
      4. Influence on International Law Development
         1. Precedent and Case Law Contribution
         2. Advisory Opinions on Global Legal Questions
   2. International Criminal Court (ICC)
      1. Structure and Composition
         1. Chambers
         2. Office of the Prosecutor
         3. Registry
      2. Jurisdiction and Admissibility
         1. Crimes Under ICC Jurisdiction: Genocide, War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Aggression
         2. Complementarity Principle
      3. Procedures and Operations
         1. Investigation and Indictment
         2. Trial and Appeal Processes
         3. Sentencing and Enforcement
      4. Role in International Justice
         1. Deterrence and Accountability for Atrocities
         2. Victim Participation and Reparation
   3. United Nations Bodies
      1. Security Council
         1. Composition and Voting System
         2. Powers and Functions
            1. Maintenance of International Peace and Security
            2. Imposing Sanctions and Authorizing Military Action
         3. Criticism and Reform Proposals
      2. General Assembly
         1. Structure and Membership
         2. Functions and Powers
            1. Policy Formulation and Global Discussion Platform
            2. Budgetary Oversight
         3. Influence of General Assembly Resolutions
      3. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
         1. Coordination of Economic, Social, and Environmental Issues
         2. Specialized Agencies and Partnership with NGOs
      4. International Law Commission (ILC)
         1. Role in Codifying and Developing International Law
         2. Current Projects and Areas of Focus
   4. Regional Courts and Tribunals
      1. European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
         1. Jurisdiction and Case Law Impact
         2. Procedures and Compliance Mechanisms
      2. Inter-American Court of Human Rights
         1. Jurisdiction and Advisory Functions
         2. Role in Human Rights Protection in the Americas
      3. African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
         1. Jurisdiction Scope and Case Handling
         2. Interaction with National Courts
   5. Arbitration Institutions
      1. International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
         1. Role in Investor-State Dispute Arbitration
         2. Procedural Rules and Arbitration Proceedings
      2. Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
         1. Historical Role and Modern Functions
         2. Scope of Cases and State Participation
      3. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration
         1. Administration of Arbitration and ADR Proceedings
         2. Adaptation to Global Commercial Needs
   6. Specialized International Organizations
      1. World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body
         1. Procedures and Compliance Mechanisms
         2. Impact on International Trade Law
      2. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)
         1. Jurisdiction in Maritime Disputes
         2. Contributing to the Development of the Law of the Sea
   7. Non-Governmental Organizations in International Law
      1. Role in Advocacy and Monitoring
      2. Influence on Policy Formulation and Treaty Negotiation