International Law and Civil Wars

Taylor & Francis

International Law and Civil WarsIntervention and Consent\nAuthor(s): Eliav Lieblich\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138819733, 978-1138819733\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the international law of forcible intervention in civil wars, in particular the role of party-consent in affecting the legality of such intervention. \n\nIn modern international law, it is a near consensus that no state can use force against another the main exceptions being self-defence and actions mandated by a UN Security Council resolution. However, one more potential exception exists: forcible intervention undertaken upon the invitation or consent of a government, seeking assistance in confronting armed opposition groups within its territory. Although the latter exception is of increasing importance, the numerous questions it raises have received scant attention in the current body of literature. \n\nThis volume fills this gap by analyz.