The United States and the Rule of Law in International AffairsCambridge University Press, 2004 M09 16 - 367 pages John Murphy offers an insightful analysis of why the United States does not always accept the rule of law in international affairs, even though it has made immense contributions to its creation, adoption, and implementation. Examining the reasons for this failure, John Murphy analyses a number of cases, not to make a case that the United States has been an international outlaw, but to illustrate the wide-ranging difficulties standing in the way of US adherence to the rule of law. He explains how the nature of the US legal system and the idiosyncrasies of the international legal process combine to compound problems for the United States, and he explores several alternative scenarios for the position of the United States vis-à-vis international law. This timely book offers a much needed examination of US attitudes and practices and makes a major contribution to the contemporary literature in international law and international relations. |
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... world and the former Soviet bloc countries . Reflecting this new emphasis , in 1999 Secretary of State Madeleine Albright created the position of Senior Coordinator for the Rule of Law in the State Department.3 At the same time the ...
... world and the former Soviet bloc countries . Reflecting this new emphasis , in 1999 Secretary of State Madeleine Albright created the position of Senior Coordinator for the Rule of Law in the State Department.3 At the same time the ...
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... World War II , when it was truly the " sole superpower , " the United States engaged in strenuous efforts to create an international ... World Intellectual Property Organization , and the World Meteorological Organization 2 Introduction.
... World War II , when it was truly the " sole superpower , " the United States engaged in strenuous efforts to create an international ... World Intellectual Property Organization , and the World Meteorological Organization 2 Introduction.
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John F. Murphy. World Intellectual Property Organization , and the World Meteorological Organization . The United States also strongly supported the creation of two institutions that are not technically specialized agencies but are ...
John F. Murphy. World Intellectual Property Organization , and the World Meteorological Organization . The United States also strongly supported the creation of two institutions that are not technically specialized agencies but are ...
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... world or state - sponsored acts of international terrorism sometimes resulted in uni- lateral action by the United States of questionable legality . In general the Cold War created numerous barriers to the rule of law in international ...
... world or state - sponsored acts of international terrorism sometimes resulted in uni- lateral action by the United States of questionable legality . In general the Cold War created numerous barriers to the rule of law in international ...
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... world community . As a first step toward understanding why the United States has deviated from the rule of law concept in international affairs , chapter 1 considers the nature of international law and international institutions . These ...
... world community . As a first step toward understanding why the United States has deviated from the rule of law concept in international affairs , chapter 1 considers the nature of international law and international institutions . These ...
Contents
Law and legal process in international affairs | 11 |
The status of international law under US law | 74 |
UN dues | 116 |
Use of force | 142 |
Arms control disarmament nonproliferation and safeguards | 207 |
The law of the sea | 226 |
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