For week 2, we are going to shift gears and study international customary and treaty laws associated with the use of force. This is obviously a very important International Law topic given the Global War on Terror since 9/11.
Discuss the internationally-recognized legal bases for the use of force, including both customary and treaty laws. What does the United States rely on as authority to use force in the Global War on Terror? Before answering, conduct additional research at the APUS library and online.