Proceedings of the Fourth International Humanitarian Law Dialogs, No. 43

This volume provides a record of the proceedings of the fourth annual meeting of international prosecutors at Chautauqua Institution in August 2010. As the first major gathering of international criminal law experts following the International Criminal Court Review Conference in Kampala, the Dialogs provided the international prosecutors, judges, scholars, and others with an important forum in which to discuss the amendments to the crime of aggression, as well as the complexities of prosecuting such cases. The volume also contains the prosecutors' updates regarding the activities of their respective courts and tribunals during the past year.

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International Maritime Boundaries
Volume VI

International Maritime Boundaries, Volume VI provides critical commentary by regional experts on published and unpublished international maritime boundary agreements. These reports are accompanied by the original text of the agreement (or a translation thereof) and a map depicting the maritime boundary. Volume VI also includes two scholarly essays on the subject of international maritime boundaries and related issues.

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Proceedings of the Third International Humanitarian Law Dialogs, No. 42

This volume provides a record of the proceedings of the third annual meeting of international prosecutors at the Chautauqua Institution on August 31-September 1, 2009. Joined by an impressive group of experts, the international prosecutors discussed the important impact of women in international criminal law as well as the complexities of prosecuting gender-based crimes. Included are speeches and commemorative papers analyzing the sacrifices and contributions of women from Nuremberg to the present day. The Third Chautauqua Declaration is also included.

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Incorporating the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement into Domestic Law: Issues and Challenges

This volume, drawing upon the expertise of its many contributors, provides guidance on how domestic law should advance the protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The studies in this volume focus on specific IDP protection issues, ranging from the right to humanitarian assistance and the protection of family life to development-induced displacement and property rights. Incorporating the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement into Domestic Law: Issues and Challenges builds on earlier ASIL-Brookings publications regarding the protection of IDPs, including the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement: Annotations (Revised Edition) and the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement and the Law of the South Caucasus.

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Proceedings of the Second International Humanitarian Law Dialogs No. 40

This volume provides a record of the proceedings of the historic meeting of international prosecutors at the Chautauqua Institution on August 25-26, 2008. Included are speeches, and commemorative papers, summaries of dialogs.

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Proceedings of the First International Humanitarian Law Dialogs No. 39

This volume provides a record of the proceedings of the historic meeting of international prosecutors at the Chautauqua Institution on August 29, 2007 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Hague Rules of 1907. Included are speeches, and commemorative papers, summaries of dialogs on the history, procedure, and jurisprudence of international tribunals from Nuremberg to the International Criminal Court. The First Chautauqua Declaration is also included.

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Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement: Annotations, Revised Edition No. 38

This updated and revised resource, authored by the UN Secretary General's Representative on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, clarifies and explains the key aspects of the Guiding Principles and their legal antecedents. The Annotations should provide an in depth understanding of the Principles for the legal community and for others seeking to strengthen international law so that it might better protect internally displaced persons.

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A Decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind...

"A Decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind..." presents major addresses by justices of the Supreme Court collected from ASIL Annual Meetings during that last one hundred years. These selected speeches concern America and its relation to foreign and international law.

Each speech evokes a particular point in American history-the inter-War period, the turning of the tide of the Second World War, the dawn of the Cold War, and the post-Cold War debate regarding the citation of foreign law in American legal opinions-and gives a sense of the substance and evolution of the ongoing encounter between the "Nation of Laws" and the "Law of Nations," as seen by justices from the highest U.S. court.

Serving as a unique insight into the thoughts and perspectives of Supreme Court Justices, "A Decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind..." is an essential read for practitioners, professors, and students of international and constitutional law.

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A Century of International Law

A Century of International Law, presents as a separate volume the centennial essays first appearing in Volume 100 of the American Journal of International Law. Written in honor of ASIL's centennial, these essays begin by exploring the general themes that underpin the field of international law and then go on to cover more specific topics such as human rights, sovereignty, the use of force, international tribunals, and international economic law, among others. In the words of ICJ President Rosalyn Higgins, these essays "are written by academic stars, distinguished jurists, and rising young scholars; they examine the contemporary dilemmas of international law, but also engage in thoughtful reflection on the state of international legal theory and of the Journal itself. There is no single approach but, rather, the widest variety of views that the American Society has always encouraged. The essays mirror the range of the Societys work, the reach of its audience, and the composition of its membership."

Compiled both as a commemorative piece and an educational tool, A Century of International Law will be a valuable resource for both practitioners and students of international law. The publication is available for $18 to ASIL members, $20 to nonmembers, and $10 for orders of 25 or more; for ordering information click here.

Can Might Make Rights? Building the Rule of Law After Military Interventions

Can Might Make Rights? looks at the difficulties in creating the rule of law in post-conflict societies and offers critical insights into how policymakers and fieldworkers can improve future efforts. For those who are trying to make sense of the international community's challenges in places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and East Timor, this book shows how a narrow focus on building institutions, such as courts and legislatures, misses the more complex cultural issues that affect societal commitment to the values associated with the rule of law. The authors (ASIL members Jane Stromseth, Rosa Brooks, and David Wippman) place the rule of law in context, showing the interconnectedness between it and other post-conflict priorities, such as reestablishing security. They also outline a pragmatic, synergistic approach to the rule-of-law promotion, which promises to reinvigorate debates about transitions to democracy and post-conflict reconstruction.

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"Finally: a practical guide for the rule of law development practitioner. After a baptism by frustration as a rule of law planner in Iraq, it became clear that a systemic and holistic approach with realistic expectations was required for any genuine and sustainable progress. For military planners, fighting a conventional war is easy when compared to a protracted counterinsurgency. This book, rather than claiming to have all the answers, urges the reader to ask the right questions. The authors guide the planner to a reasoned and measured approach to rule of law in a conflict zone, while pointing out that true successes are rare. Most importantly, the book correctly points out that there are no short cuts. Rule of law development requires patient, dedicated (and well funded) support to develop a culture of lawfulness. I wish this book had been available BEFORE my deployment."

Major Paul F. Meagher, Rule of Law Officer, 4th Civil Affairs Group, U.S. Marine Corps

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International Law: 100 Ways it Shapes Our Lives
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International Law: 100 Ways It Shapes Our Lives was conceived from the proposition that international law not only exists, but also penetrates more deeply and broadly into everyday life than is generally recognized. 100 examples of this fact were identified by ASIL members, vetted by a small group of experts, and organized into seven chapters: daily life, liesure, travel, commerce, health and the environment, personal liberty, and public safety and security. This list has proved a useful education tool for non-expert audiences, from students and the public to judges and policymakers.

The American Society of International Law's First Century

From the historic launch of ASIL by such luminaries as Elihu Root and Charles Evans Hughes to the recent era when international law is increasingly in the public realm, The American Society of International Law's First Century: 1906-2006 by Frederic L. Kirgis traces the evolution of the Society and its relationship to events in the United States and around the world. Kirgis, who serves as Secretary to the Society, is a member of the Board of Editors of the American Journal of International Law, and edits ASIL Insights, spent more than a decade researching and writing this in-depth, 632-page history, which debuted at the Society's 100th annual meeting.

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Trade as Guarantor of Peace, Liberty and Security

Critical, Historical and Empirical Perspectives Studies in Transnational Legal Policy, No. 37

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Careers in International Law: A Guide to Career Paths and Internships in International Law (2009-2010 Edition)

Careers in International Law: A Guide to Career Paths and Internships in International Law (2009-2010 Edition) is a valuable resource for any student or new professional considering a career in international law. The Guide contains essays, in which seasoned practitioners share their experiences and offer advice concerning career paths in public and private international law fields, including areas such as international justice, human rights, international arbitration, family law, international development, dispute resolution, and legal education. Detailed information and descriptions from over 75 organizations and institutions that offer a variety of internships, fellowships and pro bono work are provided, as are procedures for applying to them.

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The Methods of International Law

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International Law: A Handbook for Judges

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Trilateral Perspectives on International Legal Issues

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