Routledge Handbook of the Law of Armed Conflict

The law of armed conflict is a key element of the global legal order yet it finds itself in a state of flux created by the changing nature of warfare and the influences of other branches of international law.The Routledge Handbook of the Law of Armed Conflict provides a unique perspective on the field covering all the key aspects of the law as well as identifying developing and often contentious areas of interest. The handbook will feature original pieces by international experts in the field, including academics, staff of relevant NGOs and (former) members of the armed forces.Made up of six parts in order to offer a comprehensive overview of the field, the structure of the handbook is as follows:Part I: FundamentalsPart II: Principle of distinctionPart III: Means and methods of warfarePart IV: Special protection regimesPart V: Compliance and enforcementPart VI: Some contemporary issuesThroughout the book, attention is paid to non-international conflicts as well as international confli