Abstract:Globalization is characterized by the growing interconnectedness between states and societies, which facilitates transnational flows, networks, and fundamental movements that transform the meaning of nation-states (Aas, 2013: 227). It is important to understand the impact of these processes on international policy and law. One area of international law impacted by globalization are laws pertaining to human rights. These laws have been established in the form of various treaties and human rights institutions, w… Show more
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