JLC-110 FA2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Black Box, Westphalian Sovereignty, Nuremberg Trials

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History- contemporary legal theory: westphalian sovereignty- 1648. Holy roman emperor ferdinand ii attempted to impose catholicism on his subjects. Treaty of westphalia brings end to the conflict. Each state is sovereign over territorial and domestic affairs. Noninterference- other states have no right to interfere in domestic affairs. Sovereign equality in the international arena regardless of size. Black box theory has been criticized because of the existence of international law. Gave rise to nationalism: wwi- (1914-1918) Us joined in 1917 vs. germany, austria, hungary, ottoman empire. German empire become weimar republic in 1919. National borders are redrawn and empires are dismantled. Uk, us, france, italy impose restrictions on losers; under treaty of versailles. Germany is demilitarized and forced to accept full responsibility for the war. League of nations is formed to prevent future conflict. Economic depression, renewed european nationalism resurges and lead to development of national socialism in germany: carl schmidt- hitler"s crown jurist. Extensive record keeping led to eventually downfall.

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