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International Law and the Use of Force
Since the publication of the first edition of International Law and the Use of Force , events have led to a major reappraisal of international law on the use of force. The terrorist attacks of September 11th and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan have raised fundamental questions about
the right to use force in self-defense against terrorism, and the scope of the 'war on terror'. The question of whether there is now a new doctrine of pre-emptive self-defense has divided States. The invasion of Iraq in 2003 has prompted serious questions about the role of the United Nations and the
legal basis of Operation Iraqi had the UN Security Council authorized the use of force against Iraq? Was the US entitled to act without such authorization?
This volume covers 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 and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.
the right to use force in self-defense against terrorism, and the scope of the 'war on terror'. The question of whether there is now a new doctrine of pre-emptive self-defense has divided States. The invasion of Iraq in 2003 has prompted serious questions about the role of the United Nations and the
legal basis of Operation Iraqi had the UN Security Council authorized the use of force against Iraq? Was the US entitled to act without such authorization?
This volume covers 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 and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.
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352 pages, Paperback
First published March 8, 2001
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August 12, 2011
I tell a lie - I haven't actually read this book all the way through as I was using it for reference, particularly the chapters detailing the United Nations and use of force for international peacekeeping operations.
Clear, concise language which the author manages to shape and turn so that it fully encompasses the many problems that peacekeeping after the Cold War has presented. A highly recommended read for those who engage in conflict studies or recent modern history but sometimes struggle with the legalese that is the law of the battlefield. No doubt this book was written for students or academics in the field of international law, but the feat accomplished is that is an indispensable guide to the intracacies of conflict law that historians, humanitarians, development organisations et al can apply to their field both with ease and a confident understanding of the fundamental concepts and ideas.
Clear, concise language which the author manages to shape and turn so that it fully encompasses the many problems that peacekeeping after the Cold War has presented. A highly recommended read for those who engage in conflict studies or recent modern history but sometimes struggle with the legalese that is the law of the battlefield. No doubt this book was written for students or academics in the field of international law, but the feat accomplished is that is an indispensable guide to the intracacies of conflict law that historians, humanitarians, development organisations et al can apply to their field both with ease and a confident understanding of the fundamental concepts and ideas.
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