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This book explores how Member States can introduce secondary EU law via the enhanced cooperation mechanism, which is only binding among these Member States. The book also develops a approach to the limits non-participating Member States face in ensuring that their actions do not impede the implementation of enhanced cooperation. Learn More

At their core, ISDS treaties are flawed because they very firmly institute wealth-based inequality under international law. In this book, Van Harten explores these claims in the light of the history of early ISDS treaties. Learn More

This book provides an in-depth contextual analysis of the role of international law in the growth of British presence in West Africa during the early- and mid-nineteenth century. It highlights this period as an important experimentation phase which saw the genesis of the treaties that have now become associated with the Scramble for Africa. Learn More

This addition to the Elements of International Law series explores the role of international law as an integral part of the Russian legal system, with particular reference to the role of international treaties and of generally-recognized principles and norms of international law. Learn More

This addition to the Elements of International Law series explores the role of international law as an integral part of the Russian legal system, with particular reference to the role of international treaties and of generally-recognized principles and norms of international law. Learn More

This fully updated volume provides a detailed legal analysis of the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement, as well as the jurisprudence already developed by the World Trade Organization. This second edition provides up to date analysis of new WTO case law, jurisprudence, legislation, and literature. Learn More

Exceptions to international obligations can be expressed in several ways and be of fundamental practical importance. Bringing together legal philosophers and scholars of international law, this volume provides theoretical frameworks for the understanding of such exceptions and their application in specific areas of international law. Learn More

This guide is an authoritative reference point for anyone interested in the creation or interpretation of treaties and other forms of international agreement. It covers the rules and practices surrounding their making, interpretation, and operation, and uses hundreds of real examples to illustrate different approaches treaty-makers can take. Learn More

This book provides comprehensive coverage on the state of arbitration in Brazil following the enactment of the 1996 Arbitration Act. Expert contributors explore the impact of this act on a range of areas all of Brazilian international law, including labour law, construction, and capital market transactions. Learn More

This second edition of The United Nations Convention Against Torture: A Commentary provides an updated analysis of all substantive, organizational, and procedural provisions of the Convention and its Optional Protocol, ensuring that the volume continues to serve as a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners alike. Learn More

This book investigates the consequences of geographical change and climate change on State jurisdiction in the sea. It considers the effects of shifting coastlines on territorial sovereignty, population displacement, and the idea of 'legal extinction' of a State. Learn More

This book charts the origins and development of investment protection provisions in foreign investment treaties. Federico Ortino argues that these provisions revolve around three key concepts: legal stability, investment's value, and reasonableness. Learn More

The Yearbook on International Investment Law & Policy is an annual publication which provides a comprehensive overview of current developments in the international investment law and policy field. Learn More