Encyclopedia Of Public International Law In Asia Online

"Although there is general acknowledgement of the great variety of cultures among Asian countries, strong themes of familiarity, mutual understanding, coherence and solidarity persists among them as a result of the numerous mutual cultural and religious contacts and interconnections that developed over the course of centuries. The examination of international law and its application in Asia can reveal the shared history of the continent, but also its unique development in each Asian state. Incorporating the work of numerous leading scholars, this encyclopedia provides a description of the practice and implementation of international law in various Asian states. It covers the introduction of Western international law; the resulting shift from Asian international law and the development of international law; and the impact that all of this has had on Asian states"--Publisher's description.

Although there is general acknowledgement of the great variety of cultures among Asian countries, strong themes of familiarity, mutual understanding, coherence and solidarity persists among them as a result of the numerous mutual cultural and religious contacts and interconnections that developed over the course of centuries. The examination of international law and its application in Asia can reveal the shared history of the continent, but also its unique development in each Asian state:00Incorporating the work of numerous leading scholars, the Encyclopedia of Public International Law in Asia provides a detailed description of the practice and implementation of international law in various Asian states. The Encyclopedia covers the introduction of Western international law; the resulting shift from Asian international law and the development of international law; and the impact that all of this has had on Asian states.

Volume 1. Northeast Asia. China ; Japan ; Korea ; Mongolia ; Taiwan -- Volume 2. Southeast Asia. Indonesia ; Malaysia ; Philippines ; Singapore ; Thailand ; Viet Nam -- Volume 3. Central & South Asia. Bangladesh ; Central Asia ; India ; Iran.

"The Encyclopedia is also available in print . Although there is general acknowledgement of the great variety of cultures among Asian countries, strong themes of familiarity, mutual understanding, coherence and solidarity persists among them as a result of the numerous mutual cultural and religious contacts and interconnections that developed over the course of centuries. The examination of international law and its application in Asia can reveal the shared history of the continent, but also its unique development in each Asian state: Incorporating the work of numerous leading scholars, the Encyclopedia of Public International Law in Asia provides a detailed description of the practice and implementation of international law in various Asian states. The Encyclopedia covers the introduction of Western international law; the resulting shift from Asian international law and the development of international law; and the impact that all of this has had on Asian states. Offered online and as a three-volume print set - Northeast Asia, Central and South Asia and Southeast Asia - this reference work is a valuable resource for all those interested in the historical development, implementation, and application of international law in Asia. Each jurisdiction included in the Encyclopedia follows a standard structure for the broadest comparative advantage: - Country Snapshot: Date of Independence, Date of Admission to the United Nations, Geographical Size, Population, Demographic Information, Form of Government, System of Law - State Report Overview: Executive summary of state report, Key highlights of unique state practice - Headings: THE STATE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW History and Theoretical Approach of [The State] in International Law Statehood & Sovereignty Territory & Jurisdiction Sovereign/State Immunity State Responsibility Relationship between International & Domestic Law INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS Treaties Diplomatic & Consular Relations International & Regional Organisations Individuals & Non-State Actors International Relations & Cooperation Settlement of Disputes PARTICULAR INTERNATIONAL LAW SUBJECTS International Economic Law International Environmental Law Law of the Sea Air Law & Law of Outer Space Human Rights International Humanitarian Law International Criminal Law Use or Threat of Force"--

The growing economic and political significance of Asia has exposed a tension in the modern international order. Despite expanding power and influence, Asian states have played a minimal role in creating the norms and institutions of international law; today they are the least likely to be parties to international agreements or to be represented in international organizations. That is changing. There is widespread scholarly and practitioner interest in international law at present in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as developments in the practice of states. The change has been driven by threats as well as opportunities. Transnational issues such as climate change and occasional flashpoints like the the territorial disputes of the South China and the East China Seas pose challenges while economic integration and the proliferation of specialized branches of law and dispute settlement mechanisms have also encouraged greater domestic implementation of international norms across Asia. These evolutions join the long-standing interest in parts of Asia (notably South Asia) in post-colonial theory and the history of international law. The Oxford Handbook of International Law in Asia and the Pacific brings together pre-eminent and emerging specialists to analyse the approach to and influence of key states of the region, as well as whether truly 'Asian' trends can be identified and what this might mean for international order.

Serving as a single volume introduction to the field as a whole, this ninth edition of Brownlie's Principles of International Law seeks to present international law as a system that is based on, and helps structure, relations among states and other entities at the international level.