Preface

Abstract

Written for students working in a range of disciplines, this textbook provides an accessible, balanced, and nuanced introduction to the field of public international law. It offers the basic concepts and legal frameworks of public international law while acknowledging the field's inherent complexities and controversies. Featuring numerous carefully chosen and clearly explained examples, it demonstrates how the law applies in practice, and public international law's pervasive influence on world affairs. Aiming not to over-emphasize any particular domestic jurisprudence or research interest, this textbook offers a global overview of public international law that will be highly valuable to any student new to the study of this very significant field. The 2nd edition has been updated to address the latest developments in the field. It includes new and current examples and cases in key areas, such as human rights law, criminal law, humanitarian law, and environmental law.

Authors 8

1. Cecily Rose Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

2. Niels Blokker Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

3. Daniëlla Dam‐de Jong Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

4. Simone van den Driest
   Affiliation as printed

   Council of State of the Netherlands

5. Robert Heinsch Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

6. Erik Koppe

   Ministry of Defence

   Affiliation as printed

   Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands

7. Misha Plagis Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

8. Nico Schrijver Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University