International Law and Armed Conflict: Fundamental Principles and Contemporary Challenges in the Law of War - Third Edition - Laurie R. Blank

International Law and Armed Conflict: Fundamental Principles and Contemporary Challenges in the Law of War, Third Edition Laurie R. Blank

ISBN: 9781543856194

International Law and Armed Conflict: Fundamental Principles and Contemporary Challenges in the Law of War, Third Edition

By Laurie R. Blank and Gregory P. Noone

International Law and Armed Conflict: Fundamental Principles and Contemporary Challenges in the Law of War uses compelling real-world stories, cases, and hypothetical scenarios to bring the fundamental principles of the law of war and today's most pressing challenges to life. Drawing on more than 60 years of combined experience teaching and working in the military, government, think tanks, nongovernmental organizations, and academia, Laurie R. Blank and Gregory P. Noone provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the laws and policies governing armed conflict, with integrated coverage of human rights and national security law.

The text connects foundational legal principles to contemporary conflicts and emerging issues, helping students understand both the established rules governing warfare and the challenges facing policymakers and legal professionals today.

New to the Third Edition

• Contemporary conflicts: Extensive coverage of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
• New chapter: Examines humanitarian assistance and civilian welfare.
• Modern combat operations: Expands discussion of the challenges of applying the law of war in large-scale combat operations and peer-on-peer conflict.
• Emerging technologies: Introduces new material on artificial intelligence and other technologies shaping the modern battlespace.

Key Features and Benefits

• Engaging real-world examples: Uses stories, vignettes, and hypothetical scenarios to encourage focused analysis and discussion of current issues.
• Strong legal and policy foundation: Connects fundamental principles to contemporary challenges and unresolved questions in the law of armed conflict.
• Coverage of critical issues: Examines civilian protection, lethal autonomous weapons, cyber operations, outer space, and the challenges of modern large-scale warfare.
• Integrated legal perspectives: Incorporates human rights and national security law to provide a broader understanding of the legal framework governing armed conflict.

International Law and Armed Conflict: Fundamental Principles and Contemporary Challenges in the Law of War 2026 Third Edition Laurie R. Blank
ISBN: 9781543856194, 978-1543856194, 978-1-5438-5619-4, 978-1-54385-619-4

Laurie R. Blank
Gregory P. Noone