International Law (Paperback)

Written by one of the world's leading international lawyers, this is a landmark publication in the teaching of international law. International law can be defined as 'the rules governing the legal relationship between nations and states.' However, with political, diplomatic and socio-economic factors shaping the law and its application, international law is much more complex. This refreshingly clear, concise textbook encourages students to view international law as a dynamic system of organising the world. Bringing international law back to its first principles and breathing new life and energy into the subject, the book is organised around four questions: Where does it come from? To whom does it apply? How does it resolve conflict? What does it say? This fourth edition includes references to new case-law and literature, and features (brief) discussions on recent topics of general interest, including the Ukraine invasion, global health law and energy law.

Part I. The Structure of International Law
1. The setting of international law
2. The making of international law
3. The law of treaties
4. The subjects of international law
5. Jurisdiction, powers, and immunities
6. The individual in international law, including human rights
7. The law of responsibility
8. International courts and tribunals
9. Sanctions, countermeasures, and collective security
Part II. The Substance of International Law
10. Use of force
11. The law of armed conflict
12. International criminal law
13. The seas, the air, and outer space
14. Protecting the environment
15. The global economy
Part III. The Surroundings of International Law
16. Domestic courts and their relationship with international law
17. The politics and ethics of international law and global governance
18. By way of conclusion