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Byers, Michael, 1966-

War law : understanding international law and armed conflicts / Michael Byers.

1st ed.

New York : Grove Press, [2006?]

x, 214 pages ; 22 cm

"International law governing the use of military force has been the subject of intense public debate. Under what conditions is it appropriate, or necessary, for a country to use force when diplomacy has failed? Michael Byers, a widely known expert on international law, weights these issues in War Law."--Jacket.

War (International law)

War -- Causes.

Just war doctrine.

Understanding international law and armed conflicts

Originally published: Great Britain : Atlantic Books, 2005.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-197) and index.

pt. 1. United Nations action -- Security Council authorization -- Expanding reach of the Security Council -- Implied authorization and international ambiguity -- pt. 2. Self-defence -- 'Inherent right' of self-defence -- Self-defence against terrorism -- Pre-emptive self-defence -- pt. 3. Humanitarian intervention -- Pro-Democratic intervention -- Unilateral humanitarian intervention -- Responsibility to protect -- pt. 4. International law during armed conflict -- Protection of civilians -- Protection of combatants and prisoners of war -- War crimes courts and tribunals.

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