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  1. International Law and the Use of Force. Christine D. Gray

International Law and the Use of Force (Foundations of Public International Law)

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Publisher Comments:

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 Freedom: 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.

Synopsis:

This book looks at 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. Author Christine Gray focuses on state practice in light of doctrinal debates.

About the Author

Christine Gray is Fellow of St John's College, and Reader in International Law at the University of Cambridge.

Table of Contents

1. LAW AND FORCE


2. THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF FORCE


3. INVITATION AND INTERVENTION: CIVIL WARS AND THE USE OF FORCE


4. SELF-DEFENCE


5. COLLECTIVE SELF-DEFENCE


6. THE UN AND THE USE OF FORCE


7. REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION


Product Details

ISBN:
9780199271313
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Subject:
International
Author:
Gray, Christine D.
Subject:
Law | International Law | International Criminal and Humanitarian Law
Subject:
Law | Public International Law | General Public International Law
Subject:
Law | Public International Law | International Criminal and Humanitarian Law
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Foundations of Public International Law
Publication Date:
20041021
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
22 illus.
Pages:
348
Dimensions:
9.30x6.28x.77 in. 1.20 lbs.

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