Despite recent attempts by scholars to examine the absolute
prohibition of threats of force under Article 2(4) of the UN
Charter, threats remain a largely un-chartered area in
international law when compared with actual uses of force. Adopting
an interdisciplinary approach and utilising strategic literature
and international relations theory, this book examines the
theoretical nature behind a threat of force, which, helps to inform
and explain why and how the normative structure operates in the way
that it does. In addition to considering the normative rules
regarding threats of force, this book focuses heavily on
understanding the theory of threats of force or "threat theory."
Drawing on strategic studies for an insight into practical workings
of international law, the heart of the book examines whether
international law, or indeed the international community, should
distinguish between a threat of force which is little more than
mere "sabre rattling" and one that is serious enough to send a
state to DEFCON 1. Finally, the book considers the point at which a
state pursuing nuclear capabilities may breach Article 2(4) with
particular reference to both North Korean and Iranian efforts to
pursue nuclear technology.
This topical book will be of great interest not only to scholars
and postgraduates in international law but also to academics and
students in the fields of political science, international
relations and strategic studies.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Research in International Law |
Release date: |
November 2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
Francis Grimal
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
240 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-60985-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Law >
International law >
Public international law >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-60985-2 |
Barcode: |
9780415609852 |
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