The British constitution and military action -- Lawbreaker or lawmaker? : Britain and international law -- Between idealism and realism : Britain, the UN, and NATO -- From Korea to Kuwait : Britain and coalitions of the willing -- A role for Europe : Britain and the EU -- What peace? : British blue helmets in Bosnia -- Defending the nation : the Falklands -- Helping a friend in Afghanistan -- Bombing in the name of humanity : the RAF over Kosovo -- The road to Basra -- Democracy, accountability, and military action
Summary
British troops are increasingly deployed around the world. This book considers the different constitutional frameworks that operate at national & international levels within which troop deployments are made by the British government, & assesses whether mechanisms of democratic accountability can contribute to upholding international law
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-305) and index
