'Armed Attack' and Article 51 of the un Charter Evolutions in Customary Law and Practice |
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Author:
| Ruys, Tom |
Series title: | Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-76664-7 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2010 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $161.00 |
Book Description:
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Tom Ruys examines to what extent the right of self-defence permits States to engage in military operations against State and non-State actors in light of the developments since 9/11 and the interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq. The occurrence of an 'armed attack' is a particular focus.
Tom Ruys examines to what extent the right of self-defence permits States to engage in military operations against State and non-State actors in light of the developments since 9/11 and the interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq. The occurrence of an 'armed attack' is a particular focus.