| International Organizations - Latin Union |
| The Latin Union is one type of an international intergovernmental organization that is dedicated to promoting the common cultural and linguistic heritage of the countries that speak the five Romance languages.More... |
| International Law - International Convention of the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings |
| In 1997, noting that terrorist acts by means of explosives or other lethal devices were becoming increasingly widespread and recognizing that existing international law did not adequately address the attacks, a number of United Nations member states created the International Convention of the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings.More... |
| Human Rights Overview |
| Human rights are set forth both in binding international treaties and in declarations that contain aspirations, or hopes, for human rights that will be observed. There are four major international documents dealing with human rights.More... |
| Laws of War--The United States War Crimes Act of 1996 |
| War crimes are recognized at both the international and the national level. At the national level, the War Crimes Act of 1996 punishes "war crimes" occurring inside or outside of the United States.More... |
| Diplomacy and Consular Relations |
| Diplomacy is a broad term for the ongoing negotiations and building of international relationships that take place between the representatives of governments. Diplomats are the individuals involved in conducting diplomatic relations.More... |
