International Law and the Use of Force (Foundations of Public International Law)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199239150 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 430 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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The 2003 invasion of Iraq gave rise to serious divisions between states as to the legality of this use of force and to talk of a crisis of collective security for the UN. Operation Enduring Freedom carries on against Al Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan six years after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. They also rejected any right of pre-emptive self-defense. In response the UN initiated major reports on the future of the Charter system; these rejected amendment of the Charter provisions on the use of force. This book explores the whole of the large and controversial subject of the use of force in international law; it examines not only the use of force by states but also the role of the UN in peacekeeping and enforcement action, and the growing importance of regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.Since the publication of the second edit
Christine Gray is Professor in International Law in the University of Cambridge and Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge.
Reviews from previous edition"The detailed arguments and broad conclusions drawn stand fair and square." --Royal United Services Institute Journal, 1 April 2002"The book's appearance at this critical moment for the law regulating the use of force is most welcome, especially for students. I would not want to teach without it." IMichael Byers, Professor of Law, Duke University. A helpful reference." --Mary Ellen O'Connell, The American Journal of International Law"Comprehensive, easy to read, up-to-date, and informed." --Ilias Bantekas, University of Westminster"This book provides students of international
Good Review of International Law on Use of Force "International Law and the Use of Force" is an up-to-date and detailed analysis of international law and state practice on the use of armed force.The book has many virtues. It is clearly written and thorough. Unlike many American authors, the author uses examples of state practice from the UN and capitals around the world, not just from the U.S. and UK. T. A great introduction with thought-provoking questions to a highly complicated subject The author, Professor Chrisitine D. Gray, is Professor in International Law at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, UK. For the uninitiated, International Law is divided into Public International Law and Private International Law. Within Public International Law, there are many different areas, including the Laws of W