Böcker i THE LIBRARY OF ESSAYS IN INTER-serien

This volume features essays on the legal regime governing the use of force during armed conflicts, otherwise known as Hague Law or conduct of hostilities rules. The articles reflect research into the theoretical and practical difficulties of maintaining humanitarian laws delicate balancing of military necessity and humanitarian considerations in the face of evolving means and methods of warfare and competing perspectives as to how the balance is best achieved. Particular attention is paid to the principle of distinction. Also included are essays on the law governing warfare at sea and in the air.