International Law and U.S. Foreign Policy / Edition 2

by Carl Q. Christol

Overview

The second, revised edition of International Law and U.S. Foreign Policy deals with America's most critical international problems, including new chapters on U.S. immigration policy; U.S. oil policy; and terrorism, unlawful detainees, and torture. More broadly, this comprehensive text examines the relationship between international law and important foreign policy decisions, including international criminal tribunals, the human environment and climate change, anti-personnel land mines, arms control and disarmament, the Middle East peace process, and the Iraq crisis from 2002-2006. These issues are presented with the aid of case studies, statutes, international agreements, and the views of leading scholars and jurists. Designed as a text for university students of law and policy, it also is intended to serve the interests of the general public. The book's "Addendum" contains suggestions and sources for citizens seeking larger roles in the formulation of strategies and the directions of law and policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761835271
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	12/25/2006
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	5.95(w) x 9.07(h) x 1.34(d)

About the Author

Carl Q. Christol is Distinguished Emeritus Professor at the University of Southern California. Professor Christol holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and an LL.B. from Yale Law School. He has held the Stockton Chair of International Law at the U. S. Naval War College.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgements Part 3 Introduction Chapter 4 I. The Scope of International Law: A Definition and Treaties Chapter 5 II. U.S. Foreign Policy Chapter 6 III. Terrorism, Foreign Policy, and the Law Chapter 7 IV. International Criminal Tribunals Chapter 8 V. The Human Environment and Climate Change Chapter 9 VI. Anti-Personnel Land Mines: Unilateralism Prevails Chapter 10 VII. Arms Control and Disarmament Chapter 11 VIII. Immigration and United States Foreign Policy Chapter 12 IX. The Middle East Peace Process Chapter 13 X. The Iraq Crisis of 2002-2006: Legal and Political Issues Chapter 14 XI. Unites States Oil Policy and National Security Chapter 15 XII. Terrorism, Enemy Combatants, and Torture Chapter 16 XIII. Conclusion Part 17 Addendum

What People are Saying About This

Benjamin B. Ferencz

This book offers readers a lively examination of current conflicts between international law and U.S foreign policy as well as constitutional separation of powers issues...Readers will gain new insight into legal and political issues raised by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the prosecution of Saddam Hussein....I really think it's an excellent text book and if I hadn't retired from teaching at least 10 years ago I would have made it mandatory for all students to study this important work by Professor Christol. Now it goes on my shelf as an excellent reference source for the many important topics covered. Congratulations.

Anthony D'Amato

This revised edition of an acclaimed textbook on international law and foreign policy retains its gold standard of fairness and objectivity. Few areas of politics are as controversial as international politics, and few areas of law are contested as international law... He [Professor Christol] offers to the students and the general reader both sides of all of the major complex issues that are now confronting the Bush Administration...

James A. Nafziger

Christol's selection of new topics for this second edition bespeaks his wisdom in emphasizing what is most important to the American public and the national agenda. It is a really good book for our times. Analyses and discussion questions respond insightfully to what sadly has been missing from much of the media's coverage of these issues, namely, clear and cogent legal commentary, linked with policy, to the benefit of students and non-students alike.

Dan Caldwell

International Law and Foreign Policy is a most informative book for both students and interested members of the public. The book covers the traditional subjects of international law as well as more recent topics, including international criminal trials, terrorism, immigration, torture and enviromental law... I highly recommend this book.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the First Edition: This timely book by international lawyer Christol provides a probing legal dissection and analysis of current US froeign policy viewed through the optic of the unilateralist and multilateralist approaches that have traditionally formed the foundation of the conduct of U.S. foreign affairs....This volume is recommended for all scholarly collections in international affairs. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Upper-divison undergraduates and above....

Choice Reviews - D. Ettinger

This book offers readers a lively examination of current conflicts between international law and U.S foreign policy as well as constitutional separation of powers issues...Readers will gain new insight into legal and political issues raised by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the prosecution of Saddam Hussein....I really think it's an excellent text book and if I hadn't retired from teaching at least 10 years ago I would have made it mandatory for all students to study this important work by Professor Christol. Now it goes on my shelf as an excellent reference source for the many important topics covered. Congratulations.

Benjamin B. Ferencz

This revised edition of an acclaimed textbook on international law and foreign policy retains its gold standard of fairness and objectivity. Few areas of politics are as controversial as international politics, and few areas of law are contested as international law... He [Professor Christol] offers to the students and the general reader both sides of all of the major complex issues that are now confronting the Bush Administration...

Anthony D'Amato

Because of its broad appeal, it should be the supplement for courses addressing the use of force, diplomacy, international relations, or political/military science...The chapters include fresh materials on the scope of International Law; U.S. foreign policy; U.S. compliance with treaty obligations; terrorism; international tribunals; the enviroment; arms control; immigration; the Middle East, Iraq; oil policy; and enemy combatants...it is clearly written, powerfully articulated, and extremely well documented—both in terms of its analytical updates and fresh bibliographical resources.

American Society of International Law

Professor Christol's selection of new topics for this second edition bespeaks his wisdom in emphasizing what is most important to the American public and the national agenda. It is a really good book for our times. Analyses and discussion questions respond insightfully to what sadly has been missing from much of the media's coverage of these issues, namely, clear and cogent legal commentary, linked with policy, to the benefit of students and non-students alike.

James A. Nafziger

International Law and Foreign Policy is a most informative book for both students and interested members of the public. The book covers the traditional subjects of international law as well as more recent topics, including international criminal trials, terrorism, immigration, torture and enviromental law... I highly recommend this book.

Dan Caldwell

This revised edition of an acclaimed textbook on international law and foreign policy retains its gold standard of fairness and objectivity. Few areas of politics are as controversial as international politics, and few areas of law are contested as international law... He [Professor Christol] offers to the students and the general reader both sides of all of the major complex issues that are now confronting the Bush Administration...--Anthony D'Amato, Leighton Professor of Law, Northwestern University

This book offers readers a lively examination of current conflicts between international law and U.S foreign policy as well as constitutional separation of powers issues...Readers will gain new insight into legal and political issues raised by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the prosecution of Saddam Hussein....I really think it's an excellent text book and if I hadn't retired from teaching at least 10 years ago I would have made it mandatory for all students to study this important work by Professor Christol. Now it goes on my shelf as an excellent reference source for the many important topics covered. Congratulations.--Benjamin B. Ferencz, A Senior Prosecutor at the Nuremburg War Crimes Tribunal

Professor Christol's selection of new topics for this second edition bespeaks his wisdom in emphasizing what is most important to the American public and the national agenda. It is a really good book for our times. Analyses and discussion questions respond insightfully to what sadly has been missing from much of the media's coverage of these issues, namely, clear and cogent legal commentary, linked with policy, to the benefit of students and non-students alike.--James A. Nafziger, Thomas B. Stoel Professor of Law, College of Law, Williamette University

From the Publisher

Praise for the First Edition:
This timely book by international lawyer Christol provides a probing legal dissection and analysis of current US froeign policy viewed through the optic of the unilateralist and multilateralist approaches that have traditionally formed the foundation of the conduct of U.S. foreign affairs....This volume is recommended for all scholarly collections in international affairs. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Upper-divison undergraduates and above.

CHOICE - D. Ettinger

Because of its broad appeal, it should be the supplement for courses addressing the use of force, diplomacy, international relations, or political/military science...The chapters include fresh materials on the scope of International Law; U.S. foreign policy; U.S. compliance with treaty obligations; terrorism; international tribunals; the enviroment; arms control; immigration; the Middle East, Iraq; oil policy; and enemy combatants...it is clearly written, powerfully articulated, and extremely well documented—both in terms of its analytical updates and fresh bibliographical resources.

American Society Of International Law

This timely book by international lawyer Christol provides a probing legal dissection and analysis of current US froeign policy viewed through the optic of the unilateralist and multilateralist approaches that have traditionally formed the foundation of the conduct of U.S. foreign affairs....This volume is recommended for all scholarly collections in international affairs. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Upper-divison undergraduates and above.
— D. Ettinger, George Washington University

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