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Assignment: International Law the Role and Reach of International Justice Essay
I. Analyze the roles and limitations of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the context of international dispute settlement. In your analysis:
II. Provide background on the ICJ including when it was established, its composition, and its authority.
III. Explain the ICJ's dual roles in settling legal disputes between states and providing advisory opinions. Discuss at least 2 past cases that illustrate these roles.
IV. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the ICJ as a judicial institution for interstate dispute resolution. Consider issues such as enforceability of decisions, jurisdiction, impartiality, and access.
V. Compare the ICJ to alternative international dispute resolution mechanisms such as arbitration and mediation. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of each?
VI. Discuss the major limitations and criticisms of the ICJ such as selectivity of cases, lack of enforcement power, dependence on state consent, and narrow technical focus. Provide examples.
VII. Analyze the ICJ's relationship with the UN Security Council in enforcing decisions. How does this arrangement impact efficacy?
VIII. Assess whether the ICJ has been successful in advancing international rule of law. Looking forward, how can the Court expand its influence and authority?
In your analysis, cite specific cases heard by the ICJ, provisions of its statute, and examples from international relations and law literature. Ensure you evaluate the ICJ from multiple perspectives and cite evidence to support your positions.