International Law in the Post-Cold War World - 9780415236089

Taylor & Francis

Centering on the theme of 'progressiveness', this powerful volume offers important new perspectives on the history, theory and practice of international law. > Centering on the theme of 'progressiveness', this powerful volume offers important new perspectives on the history, theory and practice of international law. Covering topics of great contemporary relevance such as the use of force, human rights and sovereignty, this book is of essential interest to lawyers, historians and political scientists. > I. Trends and Perspectives 1. Shifting paradigms of international law and world order in an era of historical transition Edward McWhinney 2. Towards a law of co-progressiveness Sienho Yee II Sources of Law 3. The contribution of the international criminal tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to the ascertainment of general principles of law recognized by the community of nations Antonio Cassese 4. Opinio juris: A key concept in international law that is much misunderstood Bin Chengs