International Law

The most student-focused approach, providing ideal coverage for short, foundational courses at European law schools. International Law presents a student-focused approach to the subject; clearly written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, a range of learning features highlight the areas of debate and encourage students to engage critically with key disputes. Key features: - Provides comprehensive and concise coverage of the central issues in public international law, making this an ideal textbook for students taking short, introductory courses at European law schools. - Clearly explained and written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, the core concepts are presented in an accessible and easy-to-follow style. - Takes a critical perspective on various aspects of international law, introducing the controversies and areas of debate without assuming students' prior knowledge of the topics discussed. - Supportive learning features, including central issues boxes, chapter summaries, recommended reading, and discussion questions highlight the essential points and encourage students to engage critically with the legal disputes. New to this edition: - Discussion of current events related to international law, such as Trump's return to power and the current crisis in the WTO due to Trump's tariffs, Israel's war in Gaza, North Korea's status as a party to the war in Ukraine, and the International Criminal Court's indictment of Putin. - New case law from the International Court of Justice, including the Court's 2025 advisory opinion on Climate Change and its advisory opinion on Israel's activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. - New cases from the European Court of Human Rights, such as Russia's violations of human rights in Ukraine, including the recent judgments in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia. - Expanded coverage of AI, specifically related to international human rights law and the laws of war, and the Council of Europe's new framework convention on AI. Digital formats and resources The fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with short author podcasts introducing core topics, advice on answering end-of-chapter discussion questions, links to international law resources, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks.