Routledge - Law And Force In The New International Order

Explore the complex relationship between international law and the use of force in this academic work from Routledge. This text examines how recent global events have demonstrated the potential for developing and applying legal frameworks, even in high-stakes areas that challenge the rule of law. Through a detailed analysis of the collaborative response by the United States, the Soviet Union, and other major powers to the invasion and occupation of Kuwait, this book investigates the unprecedented unity regarding the relevance and enforceability of international law. It looks closely at decisions made by the UN Security Council to understand how legal rules are applied in practice. Readers will gain insight into the historic convergence of views among major global powers and the remaining differences regarding legality in the modern era. This is a significant resource for those studying international law, global politics, and the evolving nature of the new international order.