UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ARMED CONFLICT

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The book Understanding International Law and Armed Conflict is invaluable for students and scholars across fields such as public international law, humanitarian law, human rights law, and international relations. It also offers critical insights for military strategists and practitioners involved in operational planning and evaluation.

War is widely recognized as a fundamental catalyst for human evolution and has been intertwined with life on Earth since its earliest days. The development of laws and customs governing warfare has been a complex process marked by trial and error, evolving from the earliest legal codes of ancient civilizations to a sophisticated international legal framework in the 20th century. This progression reflects humanity's ongoing effort to establish a shared understanding of justice and humanity amidst conflict. While warfare has traditionally followed certain accepted norms, it is only within the past 150 years that nations have instituted global regulations aimed at minimizing the humanitarian impact, known as the international humanitarian law of armed conflict. Before this period, there were no comprehensive rules governing conduct during war.

Landmark moments, such as the Nuremberg Trials and contemporary conflicts like the violence in Gaza, underscore the international community's recognition that certain actions remain morally and legally unacceptable, even in wartime. This book provides a clear and detailed analysis of the influence of international law on warfare. It explores recent developments in international humanitarian law, expanding its scope to include international human rights law, specifically concerning law enforcement during conflicts. Key topics include the legality of weapons, aerial and missile warfare, naval combat, neutrality, war crimes, and accountability. Additional chapters address the increasing roles of non-state actors and private security firms in armed conflicts.

Publisher UNISSA Press, Brunei

ISBN 9789998451957

Format PaperBack

Language English

Year of Publication 2025

Pages, 1278p

Categories Law