The Nato Case Analysis – Social & Global Studies

Required Materials You Must Directly Reference in Analysis

A. SUMMARY & FULL REPORT of the Independent International Commission on Kosovo (read the summary and skim the full report for quotable details to directly reference as support in your TASKS 1 to 5)

B. CASE Materials provided on this project page (to the right and scroll down)

C. Legal theory materials studied in class

D. Legal Theory Video Tutorials

Natural Law Theory (7:43 minutes)

Positivist Legal Theory (5:40 minutes)

Legal Realism & Critical Legal Studies (8:09 minutes)

E. Your Own Independent Research (2 to 3 authoritative sources on the case)

Optional Materials You May Reference in Analysis (one way to exceed expectations)

1. In-Depth Readings on Core Theories

Legal Theory Primer

The Nature of a Good and Just Society

Theory Readings Introduction

Theory Readings Legal Positivism

Theory Readings Natural Law

Positivist, Idealist, and Realist Theory Primer

2. Tell It To The World: International Justice and the Secret Campaign to Hide Mass Murder in Kosovo

3. ICTY Case Study on Djordjevic

4. The Legality of Bombing in the Name of Humanity

5. Kosovo and the Legality of NATO’s Actions

6. Is There a Right of Humanitarian Intervention?

7. Naturalism vs. Positivism Debates Over Coercive Protection of Human Rights in Kosovo

The NATO Bombing Case Analysis

PDF COPY OF PROJECT DETAILS

CASE Materials

BASIC FACT PATTERN

Documentary Short on Kosovo "How did Kosovo become a country?" The Economist, 2018.

International Law & NATO Basics

BASIC HISTORY OF THE CONFLICT

The following reading sets out the basic history of the conflict. The 5 questions below will help you focus your reading.

Social & Global Studies