Readings - Use of Force

Next week we will begin our examination of the Use of Force under International Law. On Tuesday we will begin by looking at the basic principles and their history, with a focus on the modern U.N. system, in preparation for which you should read from the beginning of Chapter 15 up to p.1166. Thursday we will take up the case of Nicaragua v. U.S.A., and consider issues relating to the doctrine of self-defense, for which you should read up to the end of Section 1, on p. 1192.