International law and the use of force
By: Christine Gray.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: Foundations of public international law
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 455
ISBN-13: 9780199239146; 9780199239153
Subjects: Intervention (International law); Aggression (International law); International police
Description: This text explores the large and controversial subject of the use of force in international law, including use of force by States, the role of the UN, and the role of regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Law and force; title: The prohibition of the use of force; title: Invitation and intervention: civil wars and the use of force; title: Self-defence; title: Collective self-defence; title: The use of force against terrorism: a new war for a new century; title: The UN and the use of force; title: Security council authorization for member states to use force; title: Regional peacekeeping and enforcement action.