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Cambridge University Press The New Economic Governance of the Eurozone
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Cambridge University Press The Politics of Comprehensive School Reforms
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Cambridge University Press Feminist Judgments Reimagining the International Criminal Court
Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates what intersectional feminist judging might entail in real International Criminal Court cases. Over sixty contributors from diverse nationalities offer the global international criminal law community relevant and specific examples of how to apply their legal framework in a gender-sensitive way.
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Cambridge University Press The IPCC and the Politics of Writing Climate Change
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Cambridge University Press The European Union and International Investment Law Reform
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Cambridge University Press Trade Policy and Gender Equality
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Cambridge University Press A Theory of International Organizations in Public International Law
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Cambridge University Press Exploring Environmental Violence
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Cambridge University Press IMF Lending
Book SynopsisThis Element argues that governments allocate adjustment burdens strategically to protect their supporters, imposing adjustment costs upon the supporters of their opponents, who then protest in response. Using large-N micro-level survey data from three world regions and a global survey, it discusses the local political economy of International Monetary Fund (IMF) lending. It finds that opposition supporters in countries under IMF structural adjustment programs (SAP) are more likely to report that the IMF SAP increased economic hardships than government supporters and countries without IMF exposure. In addition, it finds that partisan gaps in IMF SAP evaluations widen in IMF program countries with an above-median number of conditions, suggesting that opposition supporters face heavier adjustment burdens, and that opposition supporters who think SAPs made their lives worse are more likely to protest. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
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Cambridge University Press European Human Rights Grey Zones
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Cambridge University Press Global Civil Society and China
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Cambridge University Press Ethnos of the Earth
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Cambridge University Press Social Cues
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Cambridge University Press Social Cues
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Cambridge University Press An International Anomaly
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Cambridge University Press Judging Under Constraint
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Cambridge University Press Politics and International Law
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Cambridge University Press Civil Liability in Europe for TerrorismRelated
Book SynopsisThis book examines liability laws as they relate to terrorism-related damage. For instance, to what extent are facility operators, governments and security firms in Europe exposed to liability for terrorism-related damage? Furthermore, this book analyzes the policy question of whether legislative measures are necessary.Trade Review'This book is an important resource for government (especially their judicial, treasury and commerce departments) as well as business communities that manage the setting of risk premiums on terrorism-related civil liability issues for a country's business sector.' Joshua Sinai, Perspectives on TerrorismTable of ContentsPart I. International and EU Law: 1. Liability for terrorism-related risks under international law; 2. Liability for terrorism-related risk under EU law; Part II. Liability for Terrorism-Related Risk under Member State Law: 3. Civil liability systems of seven EU Member States; 4. Case studies; 5. Comparative analysis; Part III. Assessment of Liability for Terrorism-related Risk: 6. Insurance of terrorism-related risks; 7. Contracting for liability limitation; 8. Alternative systems for redressing terrorism-related risks; 9. Is liability for terrorism-related risk enterprise-threatening?; 10. Economic analysis of current liability for terrorism-related risk and alternatives; 11. Is there a role for the European Union?
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Cambridge University Press Genetics Disability and the Law
Book SynopsisThis book presents an investigation into the need for an EU-level framework to regulate genetic information. It is ideal for legal and medical scholars and practitioners, and those interested in genetic testing and the ethical, legal and regulatory implications. It is a source of reference for policymakers and a vital contribution to law reform and legislative initiatives.Table of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. New Science and Technology and the Ethical and Legal Issues Arising: 2. Background: advancing genetic science; 3. Ethical implications, legal issues and public policy concerns of advancing genetic technology; 4. A disability framework - the interface of the social model of disability with the evolution of genetic science; Part II. The Imperative for Regulation and the Choice of Regulator Theory and Frameworks: 5. Mode of regulation and choice of regulatory frameworks in legal theory; 6. Framings from international human rights law; 7. Evolving comparative law benchmarks; Part III. The European Perspective: 8. Human rights norms in the Council of Europe and the regulation of genetic information; 9. The European Union and protection of genetic information; Part IV. Building the Case for a European Union Regulatory Framework: 10. National level approaches - a patchwork of protections; 11. A case for European Union level action; 12. Conclusion - where next for the EU?
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Cambridge University Press The European Union Economics and Policies
Book SynopsisThe European Union has established itself as a leading text that provides readers from all disciplines with a sound understanding of the economics and policies of the EU. Its wealth of information, detail and analysis has ensured that previous editions have been read by a generation of students, researchers and policy makers. It covers all major EU policy areas as well as theories of economic integration, the theory of economic and monetary union (EMU), the measurement of the economic effects of European integration and the legal dimension in EU integration. It also includes an explanation and analysis of all recent developments affecting the EU such as enlargement, the ratification of the Nice Treaty and the Convention for the Future of Europe. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes new resources to help students and teachers, including summaries, review questions, suggestions for essay titles and further reading lists.Trade Review'A best-selling text.' The Times Higher Education SupplementTable of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; List of boxes; List of abbreviations; List of contributors; A guide for users; 1. General introduction: the EU within the global context of regional integration Ali M. El-Agraa; Part I. EU History, Institutions, Legal Dimension and Basic European Economy: 2. A history of European integration and evolution of the EU Ali M. El-Agraa; 3. EU institutions Ali M. El-Agraa; 4. The legal dimension in EU integration Imelda Maher; 5. The European economy: bare essentials Ali M. El-Agraa; Part II. EU Market Integration: Theory and Practice: 6. The theory of economic integration Ali M. El-Agraa; 7. The economics of the single market Brian Ardy and Ali M. El-Agraa; 8. Factor mobility David Mayes; 9. Measuring the economic impact of European integration Ali M. El-Agraa; Part III. EU Monetary Integration: 10. The theory of monetary integration Ali M. El-Agraa; 11. The development of EU economic and monetary integration David Mayes and Ali M. El-Agraa; 12. The operation of EMU David Mayes; Part IV. The Single European Market: Policy Integration: 13. Competition policy Wolf Sauter; 14. Industrial and competitiveness policy: the Lisbon Strategy Brian Ardy; 15. Tax harmonization Brian Ardy and Ali M. El-Agraa; 16. Transport policy Kenneth Button; 17. Energy policy and energy markets Stephen Martin and Ali M. El-Agraa; 18. Environmental policy Ian Barnes; Part V. EU Budget and Structural Policies: 19. The general budget Brian Ardy and Ali M. El-Agraa; 20. The Common Agricultural Policy Ulrich Koester and Ali M. El-Agraa; 21. Common Fisheries policy Ali M. El-Agraa; 22. Regional policy Harvey W. Armstrong; 23. Social policies: the employment dimension Brian Ardy and Ali M. El-Agraa; Part VI. EU External Relations: 24. External trade policy Miriam Manchin and Ali M. El-Agraa; 25. The EU and the developing world Ali M. El-Agraa; Part VII. The Future of the EU: 26. The future of the EU Ali M. El-Agraa; References; Author index; Subject index.
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Cambridge University Press State Immunity in International Law 89 Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law Series Number 89
Book SynopsisThe immunity or exemption enjoyed by States from legal proceedings before foreign national courts is a crucial area of international law. On the basis of an exhaustive analysis of judicial decisions, international treaties, national legislation, government statements, deliberations in international organisations as well as scholarly opinion, Xiaodong Yang traces the historical development of the relevant doctrine and practice, critically analyses the rationale for restrictive immunity and closely inspects such important exceptions to immunity as commercial transactions, contracts of employment, tortious liability, separate entities, the enforcement of judgments, waiver of immunity and the interplay between State immunity and human rights. The book draws a full picture of the law of State immunity as it currently stands and endeavours to provide useful information and guidance for practitioners, academics and students alike.Trade Review'Domestic judgments are 'state practice of particular significance' for the identification of custom in this area of law, but distilling international law from this far from general and consistent practice is a challenge, to say the least. Xiaodong Yang bravely took on that challenge … His book State Immunity in International Law is a rich study and a welcome and valuable addition to existing scholarship.' Rosanne van Alebeek, Netherlands International Law Review'The careful and forensic examination of broad international practice will lead to this book being referred to by academics, practitioners and students of international law as an authority for many years to come. This study is an important addition to the already well-established work on the subject.' Paul David Mora, Journal of International Criminal JusticeTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The history of state immunity; 2. General principles; 3. Commercial activity; 4. Contracts of employment; 5. Non-commercial torts; 6. Separate entities; 7. Expropriation; 8. Waiver of immunity; 9. Measures of constraint; 10. State immunity and human rights violations; 11. The genesis of the UN convention; General conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press European Consensus and the Legitimacy of the
Book SynopsisIn order to be effective, international tribunals should be perceived as legitimate adjudicators. European Consensus and the Legitimacy of the European Court of Human Rights provides in-depth analyses on whether European consensus is capable of enhancing the legitimacy of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Focusing on the method and value of European consensus, it examines the practicalities of consensus identification and application and discusses whether State-counting is appropriate in human rights adjudication. With over 30 interviews from judges of the ECtHR and qualitative analyses of the case law, this book gives readers access to firsthand and up-to-date information, and provides an understanding of how the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg interprets the European Convention on Human Rights.Trade Review'Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou's book presents the first comprehensive treatise of consensus as used by the European Court of Human Rights … Dzehtsiarou deserves praise for this book. It discusses comprehensively a question hitherto often overlooked and opens up novel insights into 'all things consensus'. The combination of socio-legal method with the doctrinal method work[s] exceptionally well and should encourage future research along these lines.' Tobias Lock, Human Rights Law Review'The book is thoroughly researched, it presents its core ideas with lucidity and, most importantly, it takes a very clear stance in favour of a rather controversial method of interpretation, used as it is in the highly sensitive and politicized area of human rights law in Europe … In short, this book is a major achievement in the study of this important subject.' Vassilis Tzevelekos and Panos Kapotas, Common Market Law Review'Dzehtsiarou's analysis of The Court's use of a European consensus argument to generate legitimacy is well-balanced in terms of presenting both supporting and dissenting arguments. He confronts anti-majoritarians head on, arguing for example that the normative grounding of the European consensus idea in majoritarian logic has not prevented The Court from deploting it in defense of a wide range of minority groups - religious, ethnic, and linguistic.' Stephen C. Ropp, Human Rights ReviewTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The concept of European consensus; 3. Types of consensus; 4. Behind the scenes: comparative analysis within the Court; 5. Criticism of European consensus; 6. Legitimacy of the Court and legitimacy of its judgments; 7. European consensus: perceptions of the ECtHR judges; 8. Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press UN Peacekeeping Operations and the Protection of Civilians
Book SynopsisThis book explores the relationship between the development of UN peacekeeping and the protection of civilians under international law. While the UN acknowledges the relevance of international humanitarian law to its missions, this book argues that international human rights law regulations usually provide more appropriate guidance.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. The Relationship between 'Protection' and 'Peacekeeping': 1. Laws and wars and rights and wrongs: the general international legal framework relevant to protection; 2. The evolution and conceptual development of UN peacekeeping and the protection of civilians; 3. Competing conceptions: the protection of civilians in UN peacekeeping operations; Part II. The Applicable Legal Framework Governing the Use of Force for Protective Purposes: 4. The 'protection provisions' of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law; 5. The UN's legal authority and obligations to protect civilians; Part III. Protection of Civilians Mandates in Four Contemporary Case-Study Missions: 6. Peacekeeping or war-fighting: the UN missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Côte d'Ivoire; 7. 'Acting with moral courage': the UN missions to Darfur and South Sudan conclusions; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to the EU Legal Order
Book SynopsisUsing a wealth of illuminating examples and illustrations, Elise Muir provides a clear, concise introduction to the EU legal order. Up-to-date with recent developments, the book explains the significance of the EU, its institutions, decision-making processes and control mechanisms. This is a valuable resource for students and instructors.Trade Review'The new textbook on EU law by Elise Muir combines many qualities. It is both concise and comprehensive. It is very clearly written, with the help of useful tables and graphs. It presents the core of the operational system of the European Union, describing how it developed, how the European institutions work, and how European legal rules are made and enforced. The book deserves to be widely read, especially by students and practitioners first approaching EU law.' Bruno De Witte, Professor of EU law, Maastricht University and European University Institute'This is an excellent introduction to EU law. It manages to be both concise and critical offering a clear, intelligent and balanced analysis of the foundations of the Union legal order.' Takis Tridimas, Professor of European Law, King's College LondonTable of Contents1. The Foundations of EU Law; 1.1 European Integration: Objectives, Principles and Values; 1.2 A Unique Form of Regional Integration; 1.3 Evolution; 1.4 The Primary Legal Framework; 2. The Actors of the EU Integration Process; 2.1 Member States; 2.2 EU Citizens; 2.3 Institutions; 2.4 Looking Beyond Institutions; 3. The EU System of Legal Norms; 3.1 The Primary Legal Framework; 3.2 The Existence of an EU Competence; 3.3 The Types of EU Competences; 3.4 The Exercise of an EU Competence; 3.5 Sources of Law Derived from the EU Treaties; 3.6 Procedures for the Adoption of EU Acts; 4. The Unique Nature of the EU Legal Order; 4.1 An 'Integrated' Legal Order; 4.2 Centralised Components of the EU's Decentralised Enforcement Machinery; 4.3 The EU Is Subject to the Rule of Law; 4.4 European Integration Is a Process.
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Cambridge University Press Civility Barbarism and the Evolution of International Humanitarian Law
Book SynopsisThe history of conflict is replete with examples of exclusions from protections designed to moderate warfare. This edited volume explores how protections in modern warfare might be informed by notions of 'civility' and 'barbarism', and asks if only those deemed to be civilised are afforded protections prescribed by the laws of war.Table of Contents1. Civility, barbarism and the evolution of international humanitarian law: who do the laws of war protect?: introduction Matt Killingsworth and Tim McCormack; 2. Sieges and the laws of war in Europe's long eighteenth century Gavin Daly; 3. All's fair in love and war or the limits of the limitations: juridification of warfare and its revocation by military necessity Miloš Vec; 4. Cultivating humanitarianism: moral sentiment and international humanitarian law in the civilizing process Richard Devetak; 5. Limits to the scope of humanity as a constraint on the conduct of war Tim McCormack, Siobhain Galea and Daniel Westbury; 6. The state, civility and international humanitarian law Matt Killingsworth; 7. Operationalising distinction in South Sudan: humanitarian decision-making about military asset use Rebecca Sutton; 8. Private military and security companies and international humanitarian law: the montreux document Rebecca Shaw; 9. Protecting warfighters from superfluous injury and unnecessary suffering Rain Liivoja; 10. Blurring the lines: how are female child soldiers protected by the laws of war? Rosemary Grey; 11. A step back to take a step forward: the future of justice in conflict Mark Kersten.
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Cambridge University Press Making Global Policy
Book SynopsisThis Element goes beyond traditional texts which focus on public policy as an activity of states to outline how global policy making has driven many global and regional transformations over the past quarter-century. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.Trade Review'Stone's book is fundamental for approaching the analysis of the global commons (from climate to data) that will define the future of the planet.' Claudio M. Radaelli, Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and PracticeTable of Contents1. Public policy for global problems; 2. Creating global policy: public and private constructions; 3. Transnational networks: policy in partnership; 4. Global policy persuasion: from evidence based policy to science diplomacy; 5. Navigating global policy processes.
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Cambridge University Press Between Market Economy and State Capitalism
Book SynopsisThis book is a valuable source for research and teaching on the nexus between international trade law and China's state capitalism. It provides fresh insights and practical solutions for policymakers and practitioners on key issues concerning state-owned enterprises, subsidies and beyond.Trade Review'Henry Gao and Weihuan Zhou have done the nearly impossible—unpacked the relationship between the triumph of China and the decline of the WTO while presenting a compelling challenge to the conventional wisdom that WTO rules are inadequate to address Chinese state capitalism. A must read for those looking to understand how China's economic model impacts the world and its trading system.' Jennifer Hillman, Co-Director of Center of Inclusive Trade and Development and Professor from Practice, Georgetown University Law Center'This is a very useful contribution destined for all students and practitioners of international trade. The authors address the core question that has been recently plaguing the world trading regime, namely, to what extent the regime choice is prejudged by the letter and the spirit of the current multilateral disciplines. It is no exaggeration that that the future policy relevance of the WTO hinges on the response to this question.' Petros C. Mavroidis, Edwin B. Parker Professor of Foreign & Comparative Law, Columbia Law School, New York CityTable of Contents1. China, state capitalism and the World Trading System; 2. The evolution of China's reforms of State-Owned Enterprises (1978–2020); 3. State capitalism in China's accession to the WTO: concerns and solutions; 4. The limits of general WTO rules; 5. The potential of WTO rules on industrial subsidies and China-specific obligations; 6. Emerging approaches to regulating State-Owned Enterprises: the comprehensive and progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and Post-CPTPP free trade agreements; 7. Tackling China's state capitalism: WTO litigation and trade negotiation; 8. Conclusion: the potential of multilateralism.
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Cambridge University Press Judging Refugees
Book SynopsisA critical, interdisciplinary account of how refugees and their oral testimony are judged by refugee-receiving states. A comprehensive legal analysis of systems of refugee status determination in Australia and Canada and the role of narrative studies and narrative theory in understanding international refugee law and its application.
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Cambridge University Press Capital Controls and International Economic Law
Book SynopsisThis book explores the tension between capital controls and international economic law. Does the IMF have the authority to regulate the use of capital controls? Mercurio shows how to test whether a given country's use of capital controls is consistent with their obligations under various trade and investment agreements.Trade Review'This essential volume illuminates a dark but critical component of international economic law: the international legal regulation of capital controls. This is a field of deep economic and political interest, and implicates the question of the “right to regulate,” in connection with economic policy in developing and developed countries. But the applicable law is fragmented and somewhat ambiguous, with various rules associated with various institutions. Prof. Mercurio provides a careful and persuasive analysis of the current legal situation under IMF, WTO, and preferential trade agreement law, and an essential roadmap for policy-makers as they seek to comply with, or perhaps to reform, the law. This lucid and well-documented volume also provides a valuable resource for students and scholars of international economic law.' Joel P. Trachtman, Professor of International Law and Henry J. Braker Professor of Commercial Law, The Fletcher School, Tufts University'Bryan Mercurio's new book provides a fascinating and excellently written study of the changes of the IMF's dealing with capital controls in the past decades, and its relationship with international economic law. It convincingly demonstrates that necessary capital controls are not in an unresolvable conflict with countries' obligations under WTO or investment law. This is an important finding, in particular in a time where we do see increasing investment controls for public security reasons around the globe.' Christoph Herrmann, Chair Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law, European Law, European and International Business Law, University of PassauTable of ContentsPart I. Key Concepts: Capital Flows and Controls; 1. The Liberalisation of capital flows; 2. Capital flow management, measures; Part II. The IMF, Capital Flows and Controls; 3. Shifting the IMF mandate; 4. The Legality of the IMF's mandate expansion; Part III. Legal Frameworkss, Rules and Conflicts; 5. The multilateral trade framework; 6. Bilateral and regional trade agreements; 7. International investment agreements; 8. Conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press Implementing Article 3 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Book SynopsisThis book analyses Article 3 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, recognising the child's best interests as a primary consideration, and its implementation around the world. It will appeal to policymakers, legislators, lawyers, children's services personnel, and academics and students of law, humanities and the social sciences.Table of ContentsNotes on contributors; Preface; Introduction Elaine E. Sutherland and Lesley-Anne Barnes Macfarlane; Part I. Best Interests, Welfare and Well-being: A Contextual Overview: 1. Article 3 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: the challenges of vagueness and priorities Elaine E. Sutherland; 2. The best interests of the child: a gateway to children's rights? Ursula Kilkelly; 3. Conflict between human rights and best interests of children: myth or reality? Janys M. Scott; 4. Final appeal courts and Article 3 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: what do the best interests of the particular child have to do with it? Mark Henaghan; Part II. Confronting the challenges of article 3: 5. Two dimensions of the best interests principle: decisions about children and decisions affecting children John Eekelaar; 6. A developmental equality model for the best interests of children Nancy E. Dowd; 7. A long lesson in humility? The inability of childcare law to promote the well-being of children Alison Cleland; Part III. Best Interests and Bestowing Parentage: 8. Serving best interests in 'known biological father disputes' in the United Kingdom Lesley-Anne Barnes Macfarlane; 9. Surrogacy in the United Kingdom: an inappropriate application of the welfare principle Kenneth McK. Norrie; 10. Baby switching: what is best for the baby? Trynie Boezaart; 11. Primacy, paramountcy and adoption in England and Scotland Brian Sloan; 12. Article 3 and adoption in and from India and Nepal Richard Whitecross; Part IV. Parenting Disputes and the Best Interests of the Child: 13. Canada's controversy over best interests and post-separation parenting Nicholas Bala; 14. In harm's way: the evolving role of domestic violence in the best interests analysis D. Kelly Weisberg; 15. The best interests of the child when there is conflict about contact Linda D. Elrod; 16. Relocation disputes following parental separation: determining the best interests of the child Nicola Taylor; Part V. Best Interests and State Intervention: 17. Making best interests significant for children who offend: a Scottish perspective Claire McDiarmid; 18. The child's best interests and religion: the Holy See's best interests obligations and clerical child sexual abuse Ioana Cismas; 19. 'Best interests' in care proceedings: law, policy and practice Judy Cashmore; 20. Judicial discretion and the child's best interests: the European Court of Human Rights on adoptions in child protection cases Marit Skivenes and Karl Harald Søvig; Appendix 1. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; Appendix 2. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, General Comment No. 14 on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration (art 3, para 1), CRC/C/GC/14 (2013); Index.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC From Women to the World
Book SynopsisAn Independent Book of the MonthFeatured in Vogue Arabia Featured by Vanity Fair Acclaimed writer Elif Shafak writes a letter to Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand after the Christchurch attack. Actress Yasmine AlMassri pens a poem about war for her mother. Activist and TV presenter June Sarpong addresses designer Diane Von Furstenberg.These are a few of the moving and insightful letters that make up From Women to the World, a book by journalist, author and executive Elizabeth Filippouli, which brings together letters from a global group of accomplished women - politicians, royalty, actors, writers, activists and more every one addressed to a woman who means something to each of them. The results are extraordinary, heartfelt letters to historical figures, mentors, family members or inspiring ordinary people. Each is based on these women''s personal histories and experiences, drawing attention to social issues such as homelessness, war, LGBTrade ReviewPoignant. * The Independent *Trailblazing female politicians, royals, actors and writers from around the world write letters to historical figures, famous women, family members and mentors, sharing their heartfelt personal experiences while drawing attention to pressing social issues that fuel their activism… Through their letters they reflect on their lives, careers, relationships, successes and challenges, and although many highlight the various trials and tribulations this generation of Arab women has had to endure and overcome, the overall message is one of activism and optimism for the future. * The National *In this collection of writings from women across the world, letter-writing is put to work to declare women's solidarity, strength and resolve… A book to delve into when in need of wise counsel. * The Morning Star *A book like this… is as close as possible to a bouquet of roses… each one [letter] is special and distinctive and suffused with a different fragrance. Without a doubt every reader will find.. [within them] a dose of love, hope and inspiration. * Asharq-Al-Awsat *Powerful and insightful letters from a global group of accomplished women… From Women to the World is an attempt by these incredible, outspoken, and inspiring women to lend us their hands, through their experiences, to bring us along to a new century of change. * The New Arab *Elizabeth Filippouli’s book, From Women to the World, is profoundly moving. A series of letters written by women, to the women who changed their lives, it is in itself likely to change the lives of the many women who are destined to read it. Among the many powerful and incisive stories, the letter written by Muna AbuSulayman to Margaret Garner, the enslaved woman attempting to escape to freedom, who murdered her daughter rather than see her return to captivity, induced me to tears. I will be buying it for my daughter and my mother. This is not a book to miss. * Linda Duberley, Writer and Broadcaster *Living in the 21st century, we should not be forced to question ourselves about gender equality and gender equivalence. We all have to remain vigilant not to lose the giant steps forward that were made in earlier centuries to give the woman the place she rightfully deserves as a human being, a free individual, possessor of her own body, entitled to being single, a wife, a mother, a CEO, a preacher or whatever she decides to become or to be. No other restrictions applied then those she decides to endorse. The hard work continues. The beauty of those letters lie in their fragility toward others and in their strength to become and to be at the same time. This book is a must read! * Sir Dirk Brossé, Conductor/Composer, Music Director The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia *From Women to the World is a remarkable book reflecting the sentiments of women from across the world in moving tributes to those they love and respect. These exceptional people, who have often achieved success against the odds, share values, passion, and a mutual, powerful faith in the way women can change the world. Each beautifully crafted letter tells a story, touching on injustice, prejudice, oppression, and inequality, but also highlighting the courage, determination, and self-belief that women draw on to try and achieve their rightful place in male dominated societies. It is both a literary gem and a slice of history. This is a tremendous book.. * Richard Peel, Communications Strategist *From Women to the World features missives from women to the women who inspired and sustained them. It is a work of profound reflection through and about relationships. Elizabeth Filippouli makes these letters a sort of 'collective voice' of what is common to these women, highly varied in specifics and yet linked by shared concern and commitments. This volume opens up the power of relationships and gives access to these private voices to all of us. It is indeed 'from women to the world'. * Professor Marc Ventresca, Said Business School University of Oxford *From Women to the World is a thought-provoking, deeply inspirational, and beautifully compiled tribute to women's leadership. I commend Elizabeth for this important and timeless contribution to the growing body of scholarship and literature that honours the unlimited potential and unparalleled capacity of women’s leadership, and highlights its holistic impact on economies, on societies, and whole communities. * Haifa Al Kaylani, President & Founder, The Arab International Women’s Forum *From Women to the World is a thought-provoking and at times difficult read. In this carefully curated series of letters, Elizabeth Filippouli has, in her own words, 'handed over a baton'. Together we have the power to change society and make it fairer for all. To all who contributed: thank you. To my fellow readers: now is the time - we move forward together. * Sarah Waddington, Chart.PR FCIPR FPRCA MIOD. Managing Director, Astute.Work Founder, #FuturePRoof *This is a gem of a book. * Vicky Pryce. Economist/Author of ‘Women vs Capitalism’ *I could say that From Women to the World is a role model female platform. It is a dialogue between women that inspires, thrills, touches the souls and feelings of countless readers that surely this spectacular book will have. Thank you, Elizabeth Filippouli and all the brave and valuable women authors of these letters, for let us share their fights, pains, and victories. * Rosalía Arteaga Serrano, Former President of the Republic of Ecuador *Too often we focus on metrics and measurements, yet it is stories and relationships that lead to real, long lasting transformation. These stories from around the world will have an impact on the reader as they did on those who feature in them. This is a beautiful, powerful book. * Helen Alderson, International Committee of the Red Cross *Elizabeth says: Feminism is about accepting the inevitable limitations while nurturing mind independence. When you read this book you will realize that none of its contributors accept either inevitability or limitations. Well done Elizabeth for this remarkable step in breaking the mould. * Doug Wills, Editor Emeritus Evening Standard *This is a unique book about the race to dignity and equality which will take long, but with the right leaders we will get there faster!’ * Nikos Koumettis, Coca Cola Group President Europe Middle East & Africa *Reading these letters, and the stories of the women writing them and to whom they were written, made me cry, smile with recognition and made me feel humble when I read some of the stories. Incredible letters that highlight the power of understanding, love and reflection. Overwhelmingly they made me feel inspired and hopeful that we live in a world where there are many, many people of compassion, wisdom and emotional strength despite us rarely hearing their voices. * Leonor Stjepic, CEO of Montessori Group *If you were to write a letter to a woman of History say, or of Today, a Relation or anyone, someone you can imagine walking into the future with - Who would it be? What would you say? Well, my female friends, pull up a one-of-a-kind seat at the From Women to the World table and get ready to be swept away by a global group of fearless imprimaturs who did what you are imagining that you might do one day. Delight. Enjoy. Partake a breathtaking read of many of the most creative, wide-eyed set of letters that will charge up your inner bandit to feel and do everything you would-will do to advance all aspects of the human spirit of our gender. Here. There and Everywhere. * Roberta d’Eustachio, Founder/Editor-in-chief, Giving Magazine - voice of impact: and The Giving Collective *This book, is riveting, moving, shocking and uplifting. * Rita Payne, Journalist/President Emeritus Commonwealth Journalists Association *Table of ContentsLetter to the Reader ‘TO THE WOMAN THAT CHANGED ME, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG’ June Sarpong OBE (UK) ‘TO MY AUNT, RAMONA FIANI’ Roula Azar Douglas (Lebanon/Canada) ‘TO ZOHRA MOOSA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAMACASH’ Hellen Lunkuse T. Waiswa (Uganda) ‘TO MY SISTER IN HUMANITY, ANGELINA JOLIE’ Basma Alawee (Iraq/USA) ‘TO MY DAUGHTER, LARA KARMEL’ Annabel Karmel MBE (UK) ‘TO MARGARET GARNER, THE WOMAN WHO MURDERED HER DAUGHTER’ Muna AbuSulayman (Saudi Arabia) ‘A POEM TO MY MOTHER, AS A METAPHOR FOR ALL WOMEN IN MY FAMILY’ Yasmin AlMassri (Lebanon) ‘TO ATHENA, AS THE YOUNGER ANOUSHEH’ Anousheh Ansari (Iran/USA) ‘TO MY DAUGHTER, 'Ashtar Mouallem' Iman Aoun (Palestine) ‘TO MY MOTHER, AUDREY SMITH’ Emma Bache (UK) ‘TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST CELLISTS JACQUELINE DU PRÉ’ Silvia Chiesa (Italy) ‘TO MY DAUGHTER, SOFIA BABAI’ Shelmina Abji (USA/Tanzania) ‘TO MY YOUNGER SELF, HOPE’ Basma Al Said (Oman) ‘TO ALL FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS’ Mary Davis (USA/Ireland) ‘TO SENATOR HAIFA HAJJAR NAJJAR’ Deema Bibi (Jordan) ‘TO MY DAUGHTER, SOFIA BELTRAME’ Paola Diana (Italy) ‘TO MY GRANDMOTHERS HER MAJESTY QUEEN ZEIN AL-SHARAF TALAL OF JORDAN AND BEGUM SHAISTA SUHRAWARDY IKRAMULLAH’ HRH Sumaya Bint El Hassan (Jordan) ‘TO THE HOMELESS WOMAN’ Grazia Giuliani (Italy/UK) ‘TO MURDERED JOURNALIST, ANNA LINDH’ Miriam Gonzalez – Durantez (Spain/UK) ‘TO JACINDA ARDERN, PM OF NEW ZEALAND’ Elif Shafak (Turkey/UK) ‘TO MY SISTER, MANTALENA KAILI’ Eva Kaili MEP (Greece) ‘TO THE WOMEN WHO SHAPED ME, AMONG THEM ANNIE LENOX AND CAROLE CADWALLADR’ Livia Firth (UK/Italy) ‘TO MY UNBORN GRANDDAUGHTER’ Attiya Mahmood (Pakistan) ‘TO SHYAMA PERERA’ Dame Martina Milburn DCVO CBE (UK) ‘TO ALL YOUNG WOMEN’ Christina Nielsen (Denmark) ‘TO MY SISTERS AROUND THE WORLD’ Femi Oke (UK) ‘TO MY MOTHER, RHODA SPIELMAN TZEMACH’ Gayle Tzemach-Lemmon (USA) ‘TO THE ANONYMOUS WOMAN’ Mariane Pearl (France) ‘TO MY WIFE, HANAN KATTAN’ Shamim Sarif (UK/Canada) ‘TO GERALDINE, INSPIRED BY MOLLY YARD AND GLORIA STEINEM’ Geraldine Sharpe Newton (UK/USA) ‘TO MY NIECES’ Dr Rebecca S. Hage Thomley (USA) ‘TO MY MOTHER, REZZAN TUNÇER’ Nurdeniz Tunçer (Turkey) ‘TO ADA LOVELACE’ Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley (UK) 'TO ALL WOMEN, DAUGHTERS OF THE WORLD' Elizabeth Filippouli (Greece/UK) Afterword Thought Triggers
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The University Press of Kentucky Subordinating Intelligence
Book SynopsisUnique insight into the unseen history and evolution of the collaboration between the US Department of Defense and the CIA.Table of ContentsChange on the Horizon The Gulf War The Guld War's Aftermath End of the Cold War and the Continuation of Reform 'It's the Economy, Stupid' A New Administration 9/11 and the Global War on Terror Everything Comes with a Cost
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Bartleby Press The Hague Odyssey
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Taylor & Francis International Organizations
Book SynopsisDrawing on mainstream and critical theoretical approaches, International Organizations offers a comprehensive examination of the role of international organizations in world politics. This text details the types and activities of international organizations and provides students with the conceptual tools needed to evaluate their effectiveness. Surveying key issue areas including security, trade, development, the environment and human rights, International Organizations looks at global governance from a broad range of perspectives.New to the Seventh Edition Inclusion of âœnarrativesâ to complement theoretical approaches to show how facts are used to frame reality and interpret world events. Narratives are used to advocate and build support for particular policies and strategies. Expanded analysis of International Security. New chapter on Global Public Heath with systematic treatment of the Covid 19 pandemic and the role of international organizations in identifying and managing the pandemic. New sections on global finance and international humanitarian law. Updated case studies on Iran and Ukraine. Discussion questions to help students reflect on each chapterâs content.
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Cambridge University Press Politics and International Law
Book SynopsisInternational law shapes nearly every aspect of our lives. It affects the food we eat, the products we buy, the rights we hold, and the wars we fight. Yet international law is often believed to be the exclusive domain of well-heeled professionals with years of legal training. This text uses clear, accessible writing and contemporary political examples to explain where international law comes from, how actors decide whether to follow international law, and how international law is upheld using legal and political tools. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, this book is accessible to a wide audience and is written for anyone who wants to understand how global rules shape and transform international politics. Each chapter is framed by a case study that examines a current political issue, such as the bombing of Yemen or the use of chemical weapons in Syria, encouraging students to draw connections between theoretical concepts and real-world situations. The chapters are modularTrade Review'This excellent book ties together an impressive array of material from law and political science in an accessible way. The book uses case studies not just to illustrate legal interpretation but also to illuminate how international law affects the practice of state and non-state actors. I strongly recommend it for any course on the politics of international law.' Erik Voeten, Georgetown University'Finally, a textbook on international law that is really geared toward undergraduate international relations and political science students! It delivers the material in a way that is easy to read and understand, and the case examples not only help to drive home key concepts, but are written in a way that makes the text more engaging for both professors and students.' Heather Elko McKibben, University of California, Davis'For years, I have been searching in vain for a textbook for my international institutions classes. Politics and International Law is it! Johns explains legal principles in accurate yet easy to understand language across virtually every issue area governed by international law, and breathes life into the sometimes mundane details of international law through insightful background and colorful case studies.' Jana von Stein, The Australian National University'Leslie Johns has written and compiled an international law casebook that is clear, accessible, and very timely. It will be easy to teach from and engaging for a wide range of students.' Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New AmericaTable of Contents1. Competing perspectives on international law and politics; 2. Making international law; 3. Breaking international law; 4. Upholding international law; 5. Law of the Sea; 6. Trade; 7. Investment; 8. Human rights; 9. Use of force; 10. Armed conflict; 11. Criminal Responsibility; 12. Environmental protection.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Would the World Be Better Without the UN?
Book SynopsisDo we need the United Nations? Where would the contemporary world be without its largest intergovernmental organization? And where could it be had the UN’s member states and staff performed better?These fundamental questions are explored by the leading analyst of UN history and politics, Thomas G. Weiss, in this hard-hitting, authoritative book. While counterfactuals are often dismissed as academic contrivances, they can serve to focus the mind; and here, Weiss uses them to ably demonstrate the pluses and minuses of multilateral cooperation. He is not shy about UN achievements and failures drawn from its ideas and operations in its three substantive pillars of activities: international peace and security; human rights and humanitarian action; and sustainable development. But, he argues, the inward-looking and populist movements in electoral politics worldwide make robust multilateralism more not less compelling. The selection of António Guterres as the ninth UN secretary-general should rekindle critical thinking about the potential for international cooperation. There is a desperate need to reinvigorate and update rather than jettison the United Nations in responding to threats from climate change to pandemics, from proliferation to terrorism. Weiss tells you why and how.Trade Review"I salute this book because it helps us to understand the crucial importance of the UN in tackling the considerable challenges facing the world today. Tom Weiss has engagingly and honestly asked a very tough question - Would the World Be Better without the UN? His negative reply is an indispensable guide for anyone worried about the future of the planet and of the UN." Kofi A. Annan, former UN Secretary-General "If you can only read one book on the UN, this is it: Why the UN matters, what it needs to do better, and what we need to do to make that happen." Craig Murphy, Wellesley College and University of MassachusettsTable of Contents Contents About the Author Acknowledgments Foreword, Kofi A. Annan List of Figures and Tables List of Abbreviations Introduction Part One: Building Blocks 1. “Three” United Nations 2. Four UN Ailments Part Two: The World without the UN and Its Ideas and Operations? 3. A More Violent World with Diminished International Peace and Security? 4. A More Repressive and Unkind World with Diminished Human Rights and Humanitarian Action? 5. A More Impoverished and Polluted World with Diminished Development? Part Three: The World with a More Creative and Effective UN? 6. A Less Violent World with More International Peace and Security? 7. A Less Repressive and Unkind World with More Human Rights and Humanitarian Action? 8. A Less Impoverished and Polluted World with More Development? 9. Let’s Be SeriousÑThe UN We Want (and Need) for the World We Want Notes Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Europe Reset: New Directions for the EU
Book SynopsisIn the last decade, the EU has been hit by a series of crises, most recently the UK's decision to leave the union following the Brexit referendum. In light of this, questions have been raised about the need to reform the whole model of European integration, with the aim of making the union more flexible and more accountable. In this book, Richard Youngs proposes an alternative vision of European co-operation and shows how the EU must re-invent itself if it is to survive. He argues that citizens should play a greater role in European decision-making, that there should be radically more flexibility in the process of integration and that Europe needs to take a new, more coherent, approach to questions of defence and security. In proposing this model for a `reset' version of Europe, Youngs reinvigorates the debate around the future of Europe and puts forward a new agenda for the future of the EU.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Confusion’s Masterpiece: The EU’s Poly-Crisis 3. False solutions 4. The democracy problem 5. Europe as a citizens’ project 6. A Compact for European Citizens 7. Divergent Europe: towards radical flexibility 8. A secure Europe? 9. The long road to solidarity
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Beyond Brexit: Towards a British Constitution
Book SynopsisBrexit means exit, but what exactly will we be leaving behind? Entry into the European Community in 1973 was a momentous event – one which had seismic effects on the politics and constitution of Britain. Brexit, while equally as momentous, has almost wholly been confined to discussions of economic consequence. But what will happen to the constitution? Beyond Brexit looks for the first time at the impact of Brexit and the constitutional consequences of Britain’s EU membership, raising the question of just how the United Kingdom is to be preserved. In this book, Vernon Bogdanor explores the ever-changing relationship between Britain and the European Union from the original concept of European unity to 21st century Euroscepticism, the fundamental problems confronting Britain on its exit from the European Union, and argues that Brexit is the start of new beginnings – heralding a peaceful constitutional moment.Trade ReviewWhether Brexit will finally provide our "constitutional moment" is impossible to say. But you will not find a better account of why it should. Bogdanor's knowledge is second to none. * Prospect *A thought-provoking take on Brexit and its potential impact on the constitution. * The Edinburgh Law Review *This book should be read by anyone wanting to make sense of the possibilities of constitutional reform in the aftermath of Brexit. * Liverpool Law Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1. Britain and Europe: The Poisoned Chalice. Chapter 2. Europe and the Sovereignty of Parliament. Chapter 3. Europe and the Referendum. Chapter 4. Europe and The Collective Responsibility of Ministers. Chapter 5. Europe and The Rights of the Citizen. Chapter 6. Brexit and Devolution: The Future of the United Kingdom. Chapter 7. Brexit: A Constitutional Moment?
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Haus Publishing The Peace That Never Was: A History of the
Book SynopsisNinety years ago the League of Nations convened for the first time hoping to settle disputes by diplomacy not war. This book looks at how the League was shaped and the multifaceted body that emerged, and how it was used in ensuing years to counter territorial ambitions and restrict armaments, as well as its role in human rights and refugee issues. The failure of the League to prevent the Second World War would lead to its dissolution and the subsequent creation of the United Nations. Can the UN's fate be ascertained by reading the history of its predecessor?Trade ReviewHenig provides greater depth, and much more authority, than the textbooks. She is a sure, and also an entertaining, guide'. -History Review
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Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Peacebuilding at Home: NATO and Its 'New' Member
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Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Accountability of International Organizations and
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Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Transforming International Cooperation: Thoughts
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Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Talking Democracy at the United Nations: Power,
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Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Defence in a Changing World: How Defensive Should
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Peeters Publishers A Soul for Europe. On the Cultural and Political
Book SynopsisAfter ten and more years of continuous movement toward integration the European Union and its citizens are confronted with the problem of whether or not to take decisive steps towards the establishment of a full-fledged common polity. This implies a Europe-wide debate (including the future member states) and deliberation process about the values, principles an basic policies that the citizens can perceive as common to everybody. Whatever its relationship to the diversity of existing national and local identities, Europian identity is about the Union's institutions becoming rooted in the "soul" of the citizens, thus receiving democratic legitimacy and support. In these two volumes authors who have a political and intellectual interest in the European process dicuss its unprecedented features as a peaceful and voluntary union of peoples, its understandable delays and less acceptable shortcomings. The first volume is a reader, written in non-academic terms: it discusses the essential components of an European political identity as far as problems like democracy, citizenship, social justice, war and peace, freedom, borders are concerned, also looking at the history of this identity. The second volume is a collection of scientific essays that provide in-depth analysis of fundamental aspects of European cultural identity such as religion, art and economic culture, myth and civil society. The two volumes can be read independently of each other, but it can be expected that readers who become acquainted with one will feel stimulated to reach for the other.
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