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The Use of Force and International Law

The Use of Force and International Law

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This textbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of international law governing the resort to force, covering key topics such as the prohibition of force, the use of force through the United Nations and regional organizations, the right of self-defense, humanitarian intervention, and forcible interventions in civil conflicts. It also includes a greater focus on contemporary challenges such as cyber operations, the threat of force, and the human element in the use of force.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 475 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press


This comprehensive textbook offers a thorough and authoritative exploration of international law governing the use of force. After an introductory chapter that delves into the key considerations in identifying the law and potential changes to it, the book proceeds to provide a comprehensive examination of the scope and limitations of the prohibition on the threat or use of force. It also delves into the concept of force itself and its implications in various contexts, including the use of force by the United Nations and regional organizations, peacekeeping operations, the right of self-defense, the controversial right of humanitarian intervention, and forcible interventions in civil conflicts.

To ensure its relevance in the modern era, the textbook has been updated to include a greater focus on aspects such as cyber operations, the threat of force, and the human element in the use of force. Additionally, recent developments such as the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine have been incorporated to provide a contemporary perspective on the legal framework.

The book aims to address the contemporary legal framework through the lens of the challenges it currently faces, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of international law governing the use of force. Whether you are a student, scholar, practitioner, or policymaker, this textbook is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of this critical area of international law.


ISBN-13: 9781108926256
Edition number: 2 Revised edition

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