International Public Law in Action: The Application Phase

Following in the wake of our examination of human rights, our focus in this dossier is on international law. By looking at it from both a theoretical and practical perspective, the dossier explores some of its more controversial areas, to include preventive war, the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and more.

International Law: How Does It Actually Work in Practice?

23 Jan 2012 / Special Feature

International law is a complex issue which will likely become more intricate as the scope of its application increases. Today we begin our examination of the subject by looking at the question of how international law works in practice. More on «International Law: How Does It Actually Work in Practice?»

International Law and the Use of Force: The Case of Iraq

24 Jan 2012 / Special Feature

Today we turn our attention to a specific case study in international law, the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. What can this case teach us about the role of international law in determining whether states can justifiably go to war against other states? More on «International Law and the Use of Force: The Case of Iraq»

The Responsibility to Protect

25 Jan 2012 / Special Feature

Today we discuss the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and its role in conflict management and intervention. Our podcast guest David Lanz reflects on the Darfur conflict – a test case for the emerging R2P norm – and we feature videos from The Stanley Foundation's conference on R2P in the next decade. More on «The Responsibility to Protect»

International Law and the Challenges of Peace Missions

26 Jan 2012 / Audio

International peace missions have not only become more widespread, but also more complex, says Thorsten Benner, co-founder and associate director of the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin. Today's podcast discusses the challenges facing peace operations, including high expectations, and the trade-off between peace and justice. More on «International Law and the Challenges of Peace Missions»

International Law and the Problem of Failed States: A Case of Ambiguities

27 Jan 2012 / Special Feature

The role that international law plays within an evolving international system has been a common refrain in our Editorial Plan. Today we turn our attention towards a perennial problem – the relationship (or not) of international law to failed or failing states. More on «International Law and the Problem of Failed States: A Case of Ambiguities»

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