Anders Henriksen is now with the Danish Security and Intelligence Service. He is a former Professor of Public International Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen.
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International Law presents a student-focused approach to the subject; clearly written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, a range of learning features highlight the areas of debate and encourage students to engage critically with key disputes.
Provides comprehensive and concise coverage of the central issues in public international law, making this an ideal textbook for students taking short, introductory courses at European law schools
Takes a critical perspective on various aspects of international law, introducing the controversies and areas of debate without assuming students' prior knowledge of the topics discussed
Supportive learning features, including central issues boxes, chapter summaries, recommended reading, and discussion questions highlight the essential points and encourage students to engage critically with the legal disputes
New to this edition:
- Discussion of current events related to international law, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the on-going armed conflict in Ukraine, as well as issues related to the increased tensions surrounding Taiwan, the economic fall-out in Sri Lanka and the IAEA's assistance mission to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine
-New case law from the International Court of Justice, including the Courts' judgment on reparations in the Armed Activities case and its initial proceedings in Ukraine's case against Russia, as well as new cases from the European Court of Human Rights and the International Criminal Court
- Coverage relating to the recent developments in international climate law, including the efforts of small island states in this area and the application of human rights law to climate change litigation
Includes new introduction to feminist and Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) criticisms of the current legal system
