Synopses & Reviews
Extensive interpretation of nearly sixty years of the UN Charter of 1945 in practice.
Synopsis
In this book Professor Franck tracks various conflicts since 1945 which have contributed to the extensive interpretation of the UN Charter by the UN's principal political institutions. He examines the law pertaining to the use of force againt subversion and terrorism, and the need to balance peace with justice.
Synopsis
The book relates changes in law and practice regarding the UN Charter of 1945 to changing public values.
About the Author
Murray and Ida Becker Professor of Law, New York University School of Law Wolfgang Friedmann Memorial Award 1999
Table of Contents
1. The UN's capacity for adapting to radical changes of circumstance; 2. Use of force by the United Nations; 3. The original parameters of self-defence; 4. Self-defence against state-sponsored terrorists and infiltrators; 5. Self-defence against ideological subversion; 6. Self-defence against attacks on citizens abroad; 7. Anticipatory self-defence; 8. Countermeasures and self-help; 9. The 'purely humanitarian' intervention; 10. What, eat the cabin boy? Uses of force that are illegal but justifiable.