CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Global Governance

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EUROPA: Gateway to the European Union
EUROPA, the portal site to the EU online, contains news about EU policies, affairs, and information about its continuing integration.

Under "Activities," click on "Foreign and Security Policy." From there, click on "Committee on Foreign Affairs," and then "Responsibilities." What, in your own words, does this committee do? From this description, do you feel that it is very powerful?


International Court of Justice
This is the official site of the ICJ, and it contains such information as cases currently on its docket and decisions made for past cases.

Click on "General Information" then on "Current Composition." Where are the president and vice-president from?


Now go back and click on "The Court at a Glance." How many pending cases are there?


International Criminal Court
This site, the official ICC page, contains information about the Court and its recent cases.

Click on "About the Court," then click on "ICC at a Glance." How are elections conducted for the ICC? What is the ICC's relationship with the United Nations?