The Charter of the United Nations: A Commentary, Volume 1
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Author Description
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have had a lasting impact on international law and this Commentary on the UN Charter has been fully updated to take their impact into account. It has been completely revised and features a completely new chapter on UN reform, analysing the effect of reforms which have already been implemented and examining why other proposals for reform have failed. It will assess how these proposals could be improved, with a particular focus on the Security Council. This new edition also includes coverage of the creation of the Human Rights Council and the impact of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This commentary investigates the legal framework and operational evolution of the United Nations Charter in the context of contemporary global conflicts and institutional reform. The authors, a team of distinguished international legal scholars and practitioners, utilize a rigorous article-by-article analysis to interpret the Charter's provisions. By integrating historical context with modern legal developments, the text provides a comprehensive assessment of how the UN's foundational document functions amidst shifting geopolitical realities.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed article-by-article legal commentary on the UN Charter
- Analysis of the impact of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan on international law
- Examination of UN reform proposals and implementation failures
- Coverage of the Human Rights Council and the Responsibility to Protect doctrine
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a general history of the United Nations outside of its legal framework
- Excludes speculative political theory not grounded in current international law
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this work as a definitive reference for interpreting the UN Charter. Experts highlight the academic density and precision of the prose, noting its utility for both advanced research and professional legal application.
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Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191788244
ISBN-13:
9780191788246
Non-Fiction
Law
Reference
International Law
United Nations
