The Master in International Law, Spaces and Sovereignty prepares students for global careers in international law, diplomacy, international relations, security and defence.
In the current era of dynamic political forces and globalization, cooperative measures in politics and international security are at the forefront of global policy. With increased trade and communication across different channels and platforms, individuals with diplomatic competence and an international outlook are in high demand to address the many constant political and legal challenges. Diplomacy is a key skill, imperative to mediate conflicts and to regulate the escalating matters between states and major international actors. The various cultural, economic, historical, legal and political factors at play make this field a compelling career choice for astute and ambitious leaders, keen on peacefully shaping our world.
This multidisciplinary program introduces students to the frameworks and processes underlying international relations. You will learn the key intellectual tools that expose you to contemporary international relations. Specialist study modules focus on the forms of organization, dispute settlement, the law of treaties, law of the sea and rules governing diplomatic relations.
Additionally, you will study economic and financial relations, international trade, economic law in its institutional aspects followed by international criminal and human rights law, environment and sustainable development and nuclear law.
Students also explore the historical and geopolitical contexts of international relations, providing working knowledge of tried and tested diplomatic techniques.
Students will additionally be introduced to the history of national and international security within a multidisciplinary framework. You will learn key tools about war mechanisms, security policies and doctrines to better understand defense issues in today’s world. It allows students to acquire theoretical and technical knowledge, along with an overall vision of the issues involved in defense, peacekeeping, intelligence services, international security and diplomacy. Starting from History of intelligence and national security, Geopolitics of conflicts, to the modern question of Cybersecurity. These major themes are taught to a very high level of expertise by academics and practitioners related to international military institutions.
Our faculty is composed of professors and law professionals from Université Paris Cité and from other prestigious European universities and academic institutions who have achieved worldwide acclaim. Highly specialized experts, diplomats and military experts will contribute to our students strategic thinking and planning.
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