International Law and the Use of Force

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Christine Gray (Professor of International Law, and Fellow, Professor of International Law, and Fellow, University of Cambridge, and St John's College)

International Law and the Use of Force

Christine Gray (Professor of International Law, and Fellow, Professor of International Law, and Fellow, University of Cambridge, and St John's College)

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Oxford University Press
01 February 2018

Armed conflict; Diplomatic law; International human rights law; International humanitarian law; Settlement of international disputes

Series: Foundations of Public International Law

This book explores the large and controversial subject of the use of force in international law. It examines not only the use of force by states but also the role of the UN in peacekeeping and enforcement action, and the increasing role of regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.

The UN Charter framework is under challenge. Russia's invasion of Georgia and intervention in Ukraine, the USA's military operations in Syria, and Saudi Arabia's campaign to restore the government of Yemen by force all raise questions about the law on intervention. The 'war on terror' that began after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the USA has not been won. It has spread far beyond Afghanistan: it has led to targeted killings in Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen, and to intervention against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Is there an expanding right of self-defence against non-state actors?

Is the use of force effective? The development of nuclear weapons by North Korea has reignited discussion about the legality of pre-emptive self-defence. The NATO-led operation in Libya increased hopes for the implementation of 'responsibility to protect', but it also provoked criticism for exceeding the Security Council's authorization of force because its outcome was regime change. UN peacekeeping faces new challenges, especially with regard to the protection of civilians, and UN forces have been given revolutionary mandates in several African states. But the 2015 report Uniting Our Strengths reaffirmed that UN peacekeeping is not suited to counter-terrorism or enforcement operations; the UN should turn to regional organizations such as the African Union as first responders in situations of ongoing armed conflict.

By: Christine Gray (Professor of International Law and Fellow Professor of International Law and Fellow University of Cambridge and St John's College)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780198808428
ISBN 10: 0198808429
Series: Foundations of Public International Law
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 01 February 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Law and Force 2: The Prohibition of the Use of Force 3: Invitation and Intervention 4: Self-defence 5: The Use of Force against Terrorism: a New War for a New Century? 6: The UN and the Use of Force 7: Security Council Authorization for Member States to Use Force 8: Regional Peacekeeping and Enforcement Action

Christine Gray is Professor in International Law at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge

Reviews for International Law and the Use of Force

Review from previous edition The detailed arguments and broad conclusions draw[n] stand fair and square. * Royal United Services Institute Journal * ... the book's appearance at this critical moment for the law regulating the use of force is most welcome, especially for students ... a helpful reference. * Mary Ellen O'Connell, The American Journal of International Law * Comprehensive, easy to read, up-to-date, and informed. * Ilias Bantekas * This book provides students of international law and international relations with a highly accessible, thoroughly expert analysis of the rules governing when states may resort to military force. I would not want to teach without it. * Michael Byers *