International Organizations and the Law addresses the laws relating to international organizations, their undertakings, and the ways in which specific international organizations function and interact with one another.
International Organizations and the Law addresses the laws relating to international organizations, their undertakings, and the ways in which specific international organizations function and interact with one another.
International Organizations and the Law addresses the laws relating to international organizations, their undertakings and the ways in which specific international organizations function and interact with one another.
Assuming little background knowledge of international law, the book brings together key issues in international law and the history of international organizations in a cohesive manner, providing readers with a clear understanding of international organizations’ law in context. It addresses topics such as:
The second edition has been fully revised and updated to include coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the functions of international organizations; the invasion of Ukraine and the stresses placed on the UN, NATO and the international community; increased efforts in the climate change sector; and the overhaul of the NAFTA system and the impact of Brexit.
Written in an accessible and engaging way, this book is ideal reading for students new to the law of international organizations and as a reference for those active in fields impacted by international organizations.
Alexandra R. Harrington, PhD, is a Lecturer in Law at Lancaster University Law School, Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law’s Agreement on Plastic Pollution Task Force, and Director of Studies for the International Law Association Colombian Branch.
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