International Law and the Reconceptualization of Territorial Boundaries

This book critically analyzes the state-based regime of international law, eliciting its colonial and decolonial origins and proposing a new sub-regional basis for dealing with contemporary global challenges.

Autorentext

Joshua Castellino is Co-Executive Director of Minority Rights Group International and Professor of International and Comparative Law at the University of Derby, UK.

Inhalt

Introduction, Chapter One Historical Treatment of Territory and Boundaries in International Law, Introduction, I Public International Law and the Acquisition of Territory, II The Value of Historical Title, III The Role of Culture & Attitude in Determining Boundary Issues, Conclusion, Chapter Two A Few European Men & Global Boundaries, Introduction, I Durand Line, II McMahon Line, III Russia, China and Lines on Maps, IV Sykes Picot Agreement, V Other Men, Other Places, More Lines on Maps, Conclusion, Chapter Three The Rules Governing Title to Territory & their Adjudication in International Law, Introduction, I The Blurring of Lines, II The Adjudication of Disputes: The Rules of the Game Thus Far, III Defeating Arguments of Force, Harnessing Force of Arguments: Forum Conveniens?, IV An Agenda for Change?, Conclusion, Chapter Four Decolonization: The Quest for Peace not Justice?, Introduction, I The Americas, II The Middle East & North Africa, III Africa, IV The Pacific & Island States, V Contested Boundary Lines in Asia, Conclusion: Boundaries and the Future, Chapter V State of the World's Boundaries, Introduction, I The Importance of Maps, II Understanding Global Human Geography from Maps, Conclusion, Conclusion: The Quest for Order & Justice?