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Vol 28, No 74 (2012): International and European Security Law

Table of Contents

Editorial

Jonathan Herbach Abstract PDF
International and European Security Law 01-03

Special Articles

Alexander Lott Abstract PDF
The Tagliavini Report Revisited: Jus ad Bellum and the Legality of the Russian Intervention in Georgia 04-21
Jing Geng Abstract PDF
The Legality of Foreign Military Activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone under UNCLOS 22-30

General Articles

Jonte van Essen Abstract PDF
De Facto Regimes in International Law 31-49

Case Notes

Laura Henderson Abstract PDF
With (Great) Power Comes (Great) Responsibility: A Move Toward Greater Responsibility for States Exercising Power Abroad (Al-Jedda v the United Kingdom) 50-56
Cedric Ryngaert Abstract PDF
Clarifying the Extraterritorial Application of the European Convention on Human Rights (Al-Skeini v the United Kingdom) 57-60

Interview

Julie Fraser interviews Dr. M Drent and Dr. B van Ginkel of the Clingendael Institute Abstract PDF
European Insecurity: Managing Changing Relations at Home and Abroad 61-66


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