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Can Might Make Right? The Use Of Force To Impose Democracy And The Arthurian Dilemma In The Modern Era, Scott Thompson Jan 2008

Can Might Make Right? The Use Of Force To Impose Democracy And The Arthurian Dilemma In The Modern Era, Scott Thompson

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This article explains that under international law nations are not permitted to use force to impose democracy on other nations and that such an approach is also impracticable and undesirable from a policy perspective.


National Identity And Liberalism In International Law: Three Models, Justin Desautels-Stein Jan 2005

National Identity And Liberalism In International Law: Three Models, Justin Desautels-Stein

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No abstract provided.


International Environmental Law And Emotional Rational Choice, Peter H. Huang Jan 2002

International Environmental Law And Emotional Rational Choice, Peter H. Huang

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This paper considers how emotions can foster compliance by rational actors with international environmental law. Many environmental issues are highly emotionally charged. Both supporters of and opponents to international environmental law often feel very strongly about their positions and views. A psychological game-theoretic model focuses on the disciplinary role that losing face may play in compliance with international environmental law. This model implies that non-compliance, especially by high-profile international actors, should be highly and swiftly publicized upon detection and verification. The model also explains why actors care so much about soft, that is, non-binding international environmental law, such as international …


Superpower Attitudes Toward Indigenous Peoples And Group Rights, S. James Anaya Jan 1999

Superpower Attitudes Toward Indigenous Peoples And Group Rights, S. James Anaya

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No abstract provided.


Book Review, S. James Anaya Jan 1997

Book Review, S. James Anaya

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No abstract provided.


Global Warming: Integrating United States And International Law, Lakshman D. Guruswamy Jan 1990

Global Warming: Integrating United States And International Law, Lakshman D. Guruswamy

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No abstract provided.


Indian Consent To American Government, Richard B. Collins Jan 1989

Indian Consent To American Government, Richard B. Collins

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No abstract provided.