Synopses & Reviews
Allen examines the maritime counterproliferation activities of nations participating in the Proliferation Security Initiative, as set out in their Statement of Interdiction Principles. He explains the framework for conducting maritime interception activities, examines the importance of intelligence to PSI operations, and assesses the legal issues raised by those operations.
Table of Contents
Introduction : deadly cargoes -- Empowered malefactors : weapons of mass destruction and the undeterrable or irrational enemy -- Grave risks; imperfect protection : the WMD nonproliferation regime -- A coalition of the concerned and committed : Post-9/11 multilateral counterproliferation initiatives -- What's your evidence? the role of intelligence in maritime counterproliferation operations -- Making transport prohibitions effective : a primer on the conduct of maritime interception operations -- A finely-wrought balance : international laws applicable to maritime counterproliferatoin operations -- Preserving the rule of law : legal issues in PSI interceptions and boardings -- Compensating the innocent: state responsibility and liability for unjustified boardings.