United States of America and the Crime of Aggression

This book explores the position of the United States of America on aggression, from the Declaration of Independence to 2020, including the Trump Administration. It examines how the US definition of the crime of aggression can impact it, despite its failure to ratify the Rome Statute. It also shows how the US practice and opinio iuris about the law applicable to the use of force can influence the law itself.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 278 pages
\n Publication date: 25 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book delves into the intricate and evolving position of the United States of America regarding aggression,spanning from the Declaration of Independence to 2020,including the four-year tenure of the Trump Administration. The significance of this work is heightened by the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court's decision in 2018 to activate the Court's jurisdiction over the crime of aggression. This decision adds immense value to a book that examines the stance and practices of one of the world's most influential states,a global military power and permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

The book is structured chronologically,aiming to assess whether or to what extent the US position has evolved over time. It explores the impact of the definition of the crime on the US,despite its non-ratification of the Rome Statute. Furthermore,it demonstrates how the US's practice and opinio iuris regarding the law applicable to the use of force can influence the development of the law itself,as has been the case in the past.

This book is an invaluable resource for students,academics,and professionals with a keen interest in International Criminal Law. It provides a thorough examination of the US's position on aggression, shedding light on the complex dynamics between international law and national policy.

\n Weight: 448g\n
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032005058\n \n