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 International Law, Conflict and Development: The Emergence of a Holistic Approach in International Affairs

Contents

• • Preliminary Material (i-xxvi)   (248K)
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    • Contents
    • List Of Figures
    • List Of Tables
    • Acknowledgement
    • Introduction
  • Secession - A Legal Approach (1-18) by Marcelo G. Kohen   (152K)
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    • 1 Secession: Broad And Strict Conceptions
    • 2 International Law: Its' Increasing Role Regarding Secession
    • 3 The Impact Of Fundamental Principles Of International Law
    • 4 Secession Between Effectiveness And Recognition
    • 5 Conclusion
  • L'articulation du droit international humanitaire et des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels en temps d'occupation (19-48) by Sylvain Vité   (228K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 L'applicabilitédes droits économiques, sociaux et culturels en temps d'occupation
    • 3 L'adaptabilitédes droits économiques, sociaux et culturels en temps d'occupation
    • 4 Les limites posées à l'adaptation des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels en temps d'occupation
    • 5 Conclusion
  • Le conseil de sécurité face à la protection des civils dans les conflits armés (49-104) by Gloria Gaggioli and Robert Kolb   (377K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Présentation et cadre juridique des résolutions sur la protection des civils dans les conflits armés
    • 3 Effets juridiques consacrant le rôle catalyseur du droit international humanitaire et des droits humains
    • 4 Effets juridiques consacrant le rôle de frein du droit international humanitaire et des droits humains
    • 5 Conclusion
  • 'Extraordinary Renditions', Diplomatic Assurances And The Principle Of Non-Refoulement (105-134) by Manfred Nowak   (204K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 The Prohibition Of Refoulement Under International Law
    • 3 Trends Of Undermining The Absolute Prohibition Of Torture And Non-Refoulement In The Fight Against Terrorism
    • 4 Practice Of 'Extraordinary Renditions'
    • 5 Practice Of Diplomatic Assurances
    • 6 Conclusion
  • Actes de gouvernement et droits de l'homme: L'affaire Marković (135-168) by Lucius Caflisch   (248K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 L'affaire Marković
    • 3 Nature de la doctrine de l'acte de gouvernement et application de celle-ci dans les ordres juridiques nationaux
    • 4 L'affaire Marković et la doctrine de l'acte de gouvernement: Observations finales
  • Filling The Gaps - Contributions By The Human Rights Committee To The Fight Against Torture (169-180) by Walter Kälin   (137K)
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    • 1 Overview
    • 2 Torture In The Context Of Fair Trial Guarantees
    • 3 Torture And Inhuman Treatment In The Context Of Disappearances And The Death Penalty
    • 4 Torture By Private Actors
    • 5 Cruel, Inhuman And Degrading Treatment
    • 6 Conclusion
  • Combating Racism - A Call For Justice (181-210) by Daniel Thürer and Lorenz Langer   (216K)
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    • 1 A Question Of Justice
    • 2 Racist Speech: Different Approaches And Tensions Between Constitutional And Human Rights Law
    • 3 Problem-Solving In A Practical Context
  • The Principle Of Non-Discrimination In The International Covenant On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights (211-254) by Barbara Wilson   (264K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Different Interpretations Of The Principle Of Non-Discrimination
    • 3 The Implementation Of The Principle Of Non-Discrimination In Relation To The Substantive Rights Of The Covenant
    • 4 Concluding Remarks
  • Inclusion And Exclusion. The Difference In The Notion Of 'National' In The Framework Of Minority Rights Regimes (255-276) by Maurice D. Voyame   (196K)
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    • 1 Conceptualisation
    • 2 General Overview: Minority Rights And Protection
    • 3 The United Nations Minority Rights And Protection Regime
    • 4 The Council Of Europe Area, The OSCE And The Notion Of The Term 'National'
    • 5 Conclusion
  • Quinze ans d'une nouvelle dynamique contre le racisme et en faveur de la protection des minorités en Europe par (277-296) by Doris Angst   (187K)
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    • 1 1993: L'année décisive
    • 2 La Commission européenne contre le racisme et l'intolérance (ECRI)
    • 3 La lutte contre le racisme par le droit
    • 4 La Convention - Cadre pour la protection des minorités nationales
    • 5 Vers une approche compréhensive
  • Killings By Law Enforcement Officials: The International Human Rights Legal Framework (297-324) by Philip Alston and William Abresch   (191K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Case Studies: The Ubiquitous Problem Of Police Killings
    • 3 The International Human Rights Legal Framework
    • 4 Conclusion
  • From Commission On Human Rights To Human Rights Council: Itinerary Of A Reform Process (325-354) by Eric Tistounet   (190K)
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    • 1 The Commission On Human Rights
    • 2 The Abolishment Of The Commission And The Establishment Of The Human Rights Council
    • 3 The New Human Rights Council As From June 2007
  • The Weakness Of The Present System Of Treaty Monitoring and The Discussion Of Reform In General (355-382) by Christoph A. Spenlé and Gian C. Stäubli   (205K)
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    • 1 Structural Weaknesses Of The Treaty Body System
    • 2 Weaknesses Of The Reporting Process From The Point Of View Of States Parties
    • 3 Summary And Outlook
  • L'Amnistie entre l'exigence de justice et l'indispensable réconciliation: Lorsque les armes se taisent, que faire des crimes qui ont étécommis à l'occasion d'un conflit armé? (383-410) by François Bugnion   (217K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 De quels crimes parle-t-on?
    • 3 Amnistie ou répression des crimes à l'issue des conflits armés internationaux
    • 4 Amnistie ou répression des crimes à l'issue des conflits armés non internationaux
    • 5 Conclusions
  • Islands Of Excellence In Oceans Of Apathy - Why Are We Better At Saving Lives Than At Improving Them? (411-428) by Patrick Webb   (169K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Rights And Responsibilities In Humanitarian Crises
    • 3 Resolving Malnutrition: Treating Symptoms And Causes
    • 4 A Right To Food Or The Responsibility To Nourish?
  • A Holistic Approach For Promoting The Rule Of Law (429-442) by Josef Bucher   (127K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Expecting Too Much Of The Law
    • 3 The Importance Of Sequencing
    • 4 A New Separation Of Church And State
    • 5 Conclusion
  • Just War Concepts - Western And Chinese Perspectives (443-464) by Nadine Godehardt   (185K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 The Concept Of War In China
    • 3 The Chinese Tradition Of Just War
    • 4 Chinese Criteria Of Just War
    • 5 Conclusion
  • Systemic Thinking And Practice In Conflict Transformation (465-490) by Daniela Körppen, Norbert Ropers and Oliver Wils   (204K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Going Systemic: From Conflict Transformation To A More Systemic Approach
    • 3 Our Experiences With Systemic Modes Of Conflict Analysis
    • 4 Systemic Modes Of Engagement
    • 5 Conclusion
  • Conflict Transformation And Constitution Making In Nepal - What Constitutional Mechanisms Are Useful For Resolving Conflict Within A State? (491-514) by Günther Bächler   (182K)
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    • 1 1990: 'The Best Constitution In The World' And Its Shortcomings
    • 2 Janaandolan Of April And The Interim Constitution Of December 2006
    • 3 Democratic Constitution Making For The Future Of Nepal
  • The African Union And Reactions To International Crimes (515-564) by Djacoba L. Tehindrazanarivelo   (285K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Forms Of Reactions To International Crimes In AU Peace And Security Architecture
    • 3 The Issue Of Prosecution: A 'Principle' Drawn From The Hissène Habré's Trial?
    • 4 Final Observations
  • International Electoral Observation As A Means Of Evaluating Democracy And Promoting Respect For Civil And Political Rights (565-590) by Gérard Stoudmann and Scott Smith   (198K)
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    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 A Brief History Of International Election Observation
    • 3 'Free And Fair'
    • 4 Elections And Democracy: Political And Civil Rights
    • 5 Concluding Thoughts: Election Observation And International Law
  • The Emperors Clothes - Critical Reflection On The Disarmament, Demobilization And Reintegration (591-610) by Robert Muggah   (212K)
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    • 1 A Short History Of DDR
    • 2 Scale And Distribution Of DDR
    • 3 Minimalist And Maximalist Approaches To DDR
    • 4 DDR Dividends
    • 5 Lessons Learned And Conclusions
  • The Influence Of The Kimberly Process On Conflict And Natural Resource Trade In Africa-What Can The UN Do? (611-626) by Salil Tripathi   (193K)
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    • 1 Forever Or Not, Diamonds Are Unique - But Not The Way The Industry Intended
  • Between Peacekeeping And Peacebuilding - International Engagement For Peace In The South Caucasus-Experience Of A UN SRSG (627-640) by Heidi Tagliavini   (207K)
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    • 1 Background To The Conflict
    • 2 How The Engagement Was Implemented
    • 3 Outcome, Evaluation And Follow-Up
    • 4 Key Lessons Learned
  • List Of Contributors (641-650)   (98K)