The Law in War

This book provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of key issues related to the regulation of armed hostilities between states and between states and non-state groups. _x005F_x000D_ Coverage begins with the legal authority related to a nation’s decision to resort to military force, and then progresses through each stage of a military operation, addressing the principal source of international legal regulation related to each stage._x005F_x000D_ Each chapter provides a clear explanation of the law, highlighting both contemporary controversies in the field as well as potentially emerging norms of the law. _x005F_x000D_ The book is an ideal text for students studying international humanitarian law for the first time, as well as an excellent introduction for students and practitioners of public international law and international relations.