The nature and history of international law -- South Africa and international law : a historical introduction -- Sources of international law -- The place of international law in South African municipal law -- States (including recognition and non-recognition) -- Recognition of governments -- Recognition in municipal law -- Territory -- Jurisdiction and international crimes -- International criminal courts, the International Criminal Court and South Africa's implementation of the Rome Statute -- Extradition -- Immunity from jurisdiction -- State responsibility, diplomatic protection and the treatment of aliens -- Responsibility of international organizations -- Human rights -- Refugees -- Law of the sea -- Air and space law -- International environmental law -- Treaties -- International economic relations -- International adjudication -- The United Nations and the maintenance of international peace -- The use of force by states -- Humanitarian law -- The African Union.