The proliferation of international institutions and their impact has become a central issue in international relations. Why do countries comply with international agreements and how do international institutions influence national policies? Most... Zobraziť viac
At the century's end, societies all over the world are throwing off the yoke of authoritarian rule and beginning to build democracies. At any such time of radical change, the question arises: should a society punish its ancien regime or let bygones be... Zobraziť viac
Leading scholars from economics, management studies, and political science suggest effective environmental policies to mitigate human impact on the environment. Zobraziť viac
This major new Handbook synthesises more than two decades of scholarly research, and provides a comprehensive overview of the field of terrorism studies. Zobraziť viac
A practical guide for policy makers, military officers, students, and anyone else interested in asymmetric conflicts. Zobraziť viac
This book is an introduction to the essential business laws of the European Union that need to be understood by those operating outside the EU. It is a practical guide to the regulatory and procedural issues that exporters and businesses need to be... Zobraziť viac
Tomas Sedlacek has shaken the study of economics as few ever have. Named one of the "Young Guns" and one of the "five hot minds in economics" by the Yale Economic Review, he serves on the National Economic Council in Prague, where his provocative.... Zobraziť viac
The fifth edition of EU Law: Text, Cases, and Materials provides clear and insightful analysis of European Law accompanied by carefully chosen extracts from a range of materials. This edition looks in detail at the way in which the Treaty ... Zobraziť viac
Arbitration of overseas investment disputes is one of the fastest growing areas of international dispute resolution... Zobraziť viac
Written by two prominent experts in the field, the Fourth Edition of the market-leading EU Law: Text, Cases and Materials offers readers an authoritative and comprehensive guide to EU Law. Zobraziť viac
How did the European Community's legal system become the most effective international legal system in the world? This book starts where traditional legal accounts leave off, explaining why national judiciaries took on a role enforcing European law... Zobraziť viac
This book examines modern trends in intelligence oversight development by focusing on how American oversight mechanisms combine to bolster an internal security system and thus increase the secrecy of the intelligence enterprise. It uniquely examines... Zobraziť viac
This impartial legal analysis of the Lisbon Treaty's historical and political context explores the EU's purpose, its powers and the treaties which govern it. Jean-Claude Piris, the Director General of the Legal Service of the Council of the European... Zobraziť viac
This introduction to human dignity explores the history of the notion of dignity, addresses a range of systematic conceptualisations and introduces current debates. Featuring a wide range of perspectives, it is a valuable resource for students,... Zobraziť viac
An analysis of the legal issues raised by the international fight against money laundering. Zobraziť viac
This second edition of the authoritative guide to the interpretation and application of genocide in international law reviews the drafting and interpretation of the 1948 Genocide Convention and considers the definition of genocide, forms of commission... Zobraziť viac
A Comparative Study of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and the Aland Islands Precedent... Zobraziť viac
Frequently characterized as either mercenaries in modern guise or the market's response to a security vacuum, private military companies are commercial firms offering military services ranging from combat and military training and advice to logistical... Zobraziť viac
This 2005 volume is a history of war, from the standpoint of international law, from the beginning of history to the present day. Its primary focus is on legal conceptions of war as such, rather than on the substantive or technical aspects of the law... Zobraziť viac
This commentary provides a critical insight into the negotiating history that led to the adoption of the elements of war crimes. It also presents existing jurisprudence, which is relevant for the interpretation of the war crimes in the ICC Statute. Zobraziť viac
