Gleider Hernández is Professor of Public International Law and Chair of the Department of International & European Law at the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven). Previously, he was part-time Professor at the Open Universiteit; Associate Professor (Reader) in Public International Law at Durham University, where he was founding Deputy Director of the Global Policy Institute; and Associate Legal Officer at the International Court of Justice. He is the author of The International Court of Justice and the Judicial Function(OUP), shortlisted for the 2014 Peter Birks Prize; President of the European Society of International Law (2023–25), having previously served as Secretary-General (2021–23); and Member of the Boards of the European Journal of International Law, Global Policy journal, and the Belgian Society of International Law.
A modern classic that is a clear and engaging guide for those who are new to public international law as well as a valuable resource for senior scholars and practitioners. * Professor Philippa Webb, University of Oxford * A remarkable achievement. Not a word is wasted. It is written with rigour and considerable authority. Uniquely, it manages to cater for both advanced students and those at the beginning of their studies. * Professor Phoebe Okowa, Queen Mary University of London, Member UN International Law Commission * Deeply contextualizing international law across historical, geographical, and social contexts in an accessible and engaging way, International Law captures the imagination of both law and non-law students to understand, apply, and critically reflect on its practice. * Dr Silvia Steininger, Hertie School, Berlin * This is an excellent book. It is pitched at just the right level for students, offering that rare combination of crystal-clear explanation and in-depth analysis of the key tenets of international law. * Professor Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne, University of Bristol Law School * Hernández's International Law offers an accessible yet rigorous introduction to public international law. It continues to deliver a fresh approach, thoughtfully attuned to modern technological developments and critical perspectives on the field. Highly recommended. * Professor Kubo Macák, University of Exeter Law School *