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The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

International Law

2003

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The Changing Jurisprudence Of The International Criminal Tribunal For The Former Yugoslavia, Geoffrey R. Watson Jan 2003

The Changing Jurisprudence Of The International Criminal Tribunal For The Former Yugoslavia, Geoffrey R. Watson

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Delegalization Of Arms Control – A Democracy Deficit In De Facto Treaties Of Peace, Antonio F. Perez Jan 2003

Delegalization Of Arms Control – A Democracy Deficit In De Facto Treaties Of Peace, Antonio F. Perez

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Delegalization of arms control is now an accomplished fact. In this period of potential dramatic revision of the international order, it is not surprising that the US is seeking increased flexibility in pursuing several strategies, including the full use of military and technological advantages. The motivations behind this include US interests, as well as long run global interests. What may be surprising, however, is the potential risk to our democratic processes from delegalization of arms control-that is to say, the danger posed by reduced use of arms control treaties with built-in processes of transparency and democratic accountability.

The potential risk …