POS 260 Study Guide - Final Guide: Diplomatic Recognition, Structural Adjustment, Neocolonialism
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The laws of war, international law distinguish between just wars which are legal, as opposed to wars of aggression which are illegal. Large-scale abuses of human rights often occur during war, serious violations of this kind are considered war crimes. After a war, losers can be punished for violations of the laws of war. The rights of human beings against certain abuses of their own government. The un"s structure center on the un general assembly, where representatives of all states sit together in a huge room, listen to speeches and pass resolutions. Five great powers and ten rotating member states make decisions about international peace and security. A new category of legal offenses, involving human rights. The administrations of the un takes place through the un secretariat, led by the secretary-general of the un. Geneva-based, provides technical assistance to improve conditions and conduct major immunization campaigns in poor countries.
