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Author Franck, Thomas M

Title Recourse to force : state action against threats and armed attacks / Thomas M. Franck
Published Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2002

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 205 pages)
Series Hersch Lauterpacht memorial lectures
Hersch Lauterpacht memorial lectures.
Contents The UN's capacity for adapting to radical changes of circumstance -- Use of force by the United Nations -- The original parameters of self-defence -- Self-defence against state-sponsored terrorists and infiltrators -- Self-defence against ideological subversion -- Self-defence against attacks on citizens abroad -- Anticipatory self-defence -- Countermeasures and self-help -- The 'purely humanitarian' intervention -- What, eat the cabin boy? Uses of force that are illegal but justifiable
Summary In this book Professor Franck tracks various conflicts since 1945 which have contributed to the extensive interpretation of the UN Charter by the UN's principal political institutions. He examines the law pertaining to the use of force againt subversion and terrorism, and the need to balance peace with justice
Analysis Samfundsvidenskab Politologi
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject United Nations -- Armed Forces.
SUBJECT United Nations fast
Nations unies. ram
Subject Self-defense (International law)
Intervention (International law)
Aggression (International law)
LAW -- International.
Aggression (International law)
Armed Forces
Intervention (International law)
Self-defense (International law)
Intervention Völkerrecht
Verenigde Naties.
Handvest van de Verenigde Naties.
Militaire interventie.
Zelfverdediging.
Politiek geweld.
Règlement pacifique des conflits internationaux.
Légitime défense (droit international)
Recours à la force.
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