"The United Nations, whose specialized agencies were the subject of an Appendix to the 1958 edition of Oppenheim's International Law: Peace, has expanded beyond all recognition since its founding in 1945.This volume represents a study that is entirely new, but prepared in the wa…
The leading treatise in international law here addresses the legal practice of the United Nations. It provides a wealth of detailed information in a succinct fashion on the evolving structures and ever-expanding work of the UN. Written by an incomparable team of experts, this is…
The United Nations, whose specialized agencies were the subject of an Appendix to the 1958 edition of Oppenheim's International Law: Peace, has expanded beyond all recognition since its founding in 1945. This volume represents a study that is entirely new, but prepared in the wa…
"This [book] is intended as a practical yet sophisticated overview of the subject for professionals who are not necessarily IHL experts, but who work in field where IHL may be relevant ... It is intended to be more detailed and nuanced, and less descriptive, than some of the man…
Although the relationship between international human rights law and the law of armed conflict has been the subject of significant recent academic discussion, there remains a lack of comprehensive guidance in identifying the law applicable to specific situations faced by militar…
"Although the relationship between international human rights law and the law of armed conflict has been the subject of significant recent academic discussion, there remains a lack of comprehensive guidance in identifying the law applicable to specific situations faced by milita…
How might three of the largest challenges of the 21st century - armed conflict, environment, and poverty -be addressed using a human rights framework? This book engages with this question through contributions from prominent figures in the debate as it considers both foundationa…