The United Nations and the Development of Collective Security

contains a thorough and meticulous analysis of the legal implications of the doctrine of delegation when applied in the field of collective security ... this book is a valuable contribution to the literature on the UN collective security system'Journal of Conflict and Security Law 6:1, 2001The strength of the study lies in the thoroughness of analysis demonstrated throughout the work. …an impressively constructed piece of scholarly research. …a practitioner’s guide foe both academics and diplomats on the subject of Chapter VII delegations of a power. With sweeping efficiency, Sarooshi makes sense out of a previously nebulous corpus of Security Council practice, in the process creating a comprehensive benchmark for the comparison of allfuture Chapter VII delegations.‘Alexander Borisoff, Journal of International Law and Politics.The strength of the study lies in the thoroughness of analysis demonstrated throughout the work.....an impressively constructed piece of scholarly research.....a practitioner's guide for both academics and diplomats on the subject of Chapter VII delegationsof power. With sweeping efficiency, Sarooshi makes sense out of a previously nebulous corpus of Security Council practice, in the process creating a comprehensive benchmark for the comparison of allfuture Chapter VII delegations.'Alexander Borisoff, Jnl. Intl. Law & Politics Vol. 32:1175 (2000)The attraction to the author’s method is its simplicity, and it is a simplicity that belies an ability to resolve even the most complex issues. Once the theoretical structure is erected, Sarooshi can turn to analyze actual situations armed with an analytical tool of the first rate. Sarooshi’s trenchant work, besides providing an invaluable analytical tool, is a remarkable compilation of UN practice and an immensely helpful legal resource.‘Harvard International Law Journal, 2000the examination is impressive. there can be no doubt that this study constitutes an invaluable addition to the body of knowledge in this constantly evolving area.'The British Year Book of International Law, 1999impressive study The book stands out from others for its imaginativeness and thoughtfulness, and the mastery of a vast and complex practice of the Security Council over more than 50 years. Danesh Sarooshi develops indeed no less than a ‘theory of legitimate delegation.‘European Journal of International Law, 2000Dr Sarooshi has provided an elaborate analytical tool to examine Security Council practice and applied it sharply and perceptively. it is an exercise well-worth attempting and carried out in a most accomplished way.'International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 1999The United Nations and The Development of Collective Security is a timely, scholarly and original contribution to the ever increasing volume of post cold war literature om the United Nations and collective security… Dr. Sarooshi’s approach to collective security is based on an impeccable analysis of the law of international institutions… It is impossible in so short a space to do justice to the depth of Sarooshi’s analysis… The United nations and theThe Development of Collective Security… posits a clear and convincing framework by which to assess the legality of Security Council practice. As a result, what at first glance appears to be disparateand confusing Security Council practice, is subjected to rigorous and clear legal analysis.‘Emily Haslam, Cambrian Law Review, Vol.30 1999`The high degree of conceptual clarity in a work that deals with the most complex aspects of the maintainance of international peace and security is the key to the book’s success.‘P.A. Eden, University of Sussex

Dan Sarooshi is Senior Lecturer in Public international law at University College London

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