Politics of justifying force, the: the suez crisis, the iraq war, and international law
Auteur :
Peevers, Charlotte
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780199686957
Date de publication :
7 nov. 2013
Dimensions :
24,8 x 16,1 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
594 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The potential engagement of British forces in military action often leads to intense public debate. This book assesses the public legal justifications for such operations. It critiques the idea that using international legal norms to justify decisions on the use of force will necessarily result in fewer instances of military intervention.