The Role of the jus ad bellum in the international legal system and in the conduct of military operations

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Authors
Publication date 2026
Host editors
  • Paul A.L. Ducheine
  • Terry D. Gill
  • Peter B.M.J. Pijpers
  • Marten C. Zwanenburg
Book title A Research Agenda for Military Law
ISBN
  • 9781035353491
ISBN (electronic)
  • 9781035353507
  • 9781035389933
Series Elgar Research Agendas
Chapter 2
Pages (from-to) 7-16
Number of pages 10
Publisher Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing
Organisations
  • Faculty of Law (FdR) - Amsterdam Center for International Law (ACIL)
Abstract This chapter explores the role of the jus ad bellum within the international legal system and its functions as a regulator of military operations. It goes on to chart some of the main challenges to the law governing the use of force and sets out some themes for future research
Document type Chapter
Language English
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