The International Committee of the Red Cross estimates that over 120 armed conflicts rage across the globe today. At times it may seem that there are no rules in war. But as this class will demonstrate, “Even War Has Rules.” This discussion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) will address topics such as: The sources of law and rules that apply to armed conflicts; the fundamental principles of IHL that guide development of these rules; and how IHL protects peoples and places during armed conflicts. By the end of this class, participants will achieve a general understanding of IHL, and will be better able to evaluate the actions of parties to armed conflicts.