New political entities usually come into being in the midst of political wrangling, often accompanied by security problems and, not infrequently, violence. This
Interest in international law has increased greatly over the past decade, largely because of its central place in discussions such as the Iraq War and Guantanam
Today international law is everywhere. Wars are fought and opposed in its name. It is invoked to claim rights and to challenge them, to indict or support politi