Routledge Self-Determination and International Law Book

Explore the complex relationship between self-determination and international law in this scholarly work from Routledge. While the right to self-determination has historically assisted oppressed people in ending colonial domination, its application outside of decolonization remains a subject of intense debate. This book provides a deep examination of how self-determination functions within the framework of international law, specifically regarding post-conflict state building. Readers will examine whether this right serves to protect local populations from the intervention of international state-builders in domestic affairs. By focusing on the legal standing of self-determination in modern contexts, this text offers essential insights for those studying post-conflict law and justice. It is a necessary resource for understanding how international legal principles apply to state reconstruction and the sovereignty of local populations during and after conflict.