Jus Post Bellum: Towards a Law of Transition From Conflict to Peace - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9067042722 ISBN 13: 9789067042727

Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press, 2008

Synopsis

Warfare is usually theorised in the categories of jus ad bellum (justification for recourse to force) and jus in bello (rules applicable in armed conflict). The challenge of establishing fair and sustainable peace after conflict (jus post bellum) has received less attention in existing law and practice, although it has an established tradition in just war theory. This book sheds a fresh light on the use and relevance of the concept of jus post bellum in contemporary international law and policy. It examines the origins and foundations of the concept from an inter-disciplinary perspective. Moreover, it identifies some of the features and challenges of a framework governing transitions from conflict to peace, such as the treatment of sovereignty, accountability and local ownership, the relationship of jus post bellum to jus ad bellum and jus in bello and the role of human rights law and transitional justice.

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Review:

'Whereas jus post bellum is a subject that is in flux, this book offers not only a snapshot of the current state of the question but moves the discussion forward. ... any subsequent work on this topic will need to take these essays into consideration.' Political Studies Review

Book Description:

Just war theory outlines normative parameters for the establishment of peace after conflict (jus post bellum). This collection of essays analyses their use and relevance in contemporary international law and policy, examining the origins, contents and prospects of a framework governing transitions from conflict to peace from an inter-disciplinary perspective.

About this edition

• Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 9067042722
• ISBN 13: 9789067042727
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 258
• Editor: Stahn Carsten, Kleffner Jann K.