Byers M., Nolte G. (ed.) United States Hegemony and the Foundations of International Law

Cambridge University Press, 2003. — 550 p. — ISBN10: 0-521-81949-0Twelve leading scholars of international law and international relations consider whether the current strength of the United States is leading to change in the international legal system. This book demonstrates that the effects of U.S. domination of the foundations of international law are real, but also intensely complex. The volume stimulates debate about the role of the United States in international law and interests scholars of international law and international relations, government officials and international organizations.
Information on this title: www.cambridge.orgList of contributorsIntroduction: the complexities of foundational change
International community
Sovereign equality
Use of force
Customary international law
Law of treaties
Compliance