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Front Cover; International Economics; Copyright Page; Preface; Table of Contents; Chapter 1. The study of international economics; PART 1: The monetary theory of international trade; Chapter 2. Transferring money between countries; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The nature of an exchange rate; 2.3 The quotation of foreign exchange rates; 2.4 The mechanism of international payments; Chapter 3. Determining foreign exchange rates; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 A demand and supply model of the market for foreign exchange; 3.3 Orderly cross rates; 3.4 Forward exchange rates; 3.5 Leads and lags.

''Rogue states'' have been high on the policy agenda for many years but their theoretical significance for international relations has remained poorly understood. In contrast to the bulk of writings on ''rogue states'' that address them merely as a policy challenge, this book studies what we can learn from deviance about international politics

International Law is the definitive and authoritative text on the subject. It has long been established as a leading authority in the field, offering an unbeatable combination of clarity of expression and academic rigour, ensuring understanding and analysis in an engaging and authoritative style. Explaining the leading rules, practice and caselaw, this treatise retains and develops the detailed referencing which encourages and assists the reader in further study. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect recent developments. In particular, it has expanded the treatment of space law and of international economic law, and introduced new sections on cyber operations and cyber warfare, as well as reflecting the Covid-19 crisis. Both clarifying fundamental principles and facilitating additional research, International Law is invaluable for students and for those occupied in private practice, governmental service and international organisations.

Malcolm Shaw's engaging and authoritative International Law has become the definitive textbook for instructors and students alike, in this increasingly popular field of academic study. The hallmark writing style provides a stimulating account, motivating students to explore the subject more fully, while maintaining detail and academic rigour. The analysis integrated in the textbook challenges students to develop critical thinking skills. The sixth edition is comprehensively updated throughout and is carefully constructed to reflect current teaching trends and course coverage. The International Court of Justice is now examined in a separate dedicated chapter and there is a new chapter on international criminal law. The detailed references and reliable, consistent commentary which distinguished previous editions remain, making this essential reading for all students of international law whether they be at undergraduate level, postgraduate level or professional lawyers.

Malcolm Shaw's engaging and authoritative International Law has become the definitive textbook for instructors and students alike, in this increasingly popular field of academic study. The hallmark writing style provides a stimulating account, motivating students to explore the subject more fully, while maintaining detail and academic rigour. The analysis integrated in the textbook challenges students to develop critical thinking skills. The sixth edition is comprehensively updated throughout and is carefully constructed to reflect current teaching trends and course coverage. The International Court of Justice is now examined in a separate dedicated chapter and there is a new chapter on international criminal law. The detailed references and reliable, consistent commentary which distinguished previous editions remain, making this essential reading for all students of international law whether they be at undergraduate level, postgraduate level or professional lawyers

This topical and timely book critically explores contemporary liberal international relations theory. In the fifty years since the declaration of human rights, the language of international relations has come to incorporate the language of justice and injustice. The book argues that if justice is to become the governing principle of international politics, then liberals must recognise that their political preferences cannot be the preconditions of global ethics. The hierarchy of international political ethics must be constructed afresh so that the first principles of justice are accessible.

"This collection examines changes in China's international role over the past century. Tracing the links between domestic and external expectations in the PRC's role conception and preferred engagement patterns in world politics, the work provides a systematic account of changes in China's role and the mechanisms of role taking. Individual chapters address the impact of China's history and identity on its bilateral role taking patterns with the United States, Japan, Africa, the Europe Union, and Socialist States as well as China's role in international institutions, the G-20, and East Asia's Financial Order. Each of the empirical chapters is written to a common template exploring the role of historical self-identification, altercasting and domestic role contestation in shaping the PRC's role. The volume provides an analytically coherent framework evaluating whether cooperation or conflict in China's international engagement is likely to increase, and if so, the extent to which this will follow from incompatible domestic demands and external expectations. By combining a theoretical framework with strong comparative case studies, this volume contributes to the ongoing debate on China's rise and integration into the international society and provides sound conclusions about the prospects for a transition of China's purpose in world politics."--

When studying international law there is often a risk of focusing entirely on the content of international rules (i.e. regimes), and ignoring why these regimes exist and to what extent the rules affect state behavior. Similarly, international relations studies can focus so much on theories based on the distribution of power among states that it overlooks the existence and relevance of the rules of international law. Both approaches hold their dangers. The overlooking of international relations risk assuming that states actually follow international law, and discounting the specific rules of in

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I The methods and concepts of international trade -- 1. Different methods of analysis -- 2. Production conditions -- 3. Demand conditions -- 4. Trade and the terms of trade -- Part II Theories of international trade -- 5. The classical theory -- 6. Factor proportion theory -- 7. Increased numbers of production factors -- 8. Economies of scale, firm specialisation and technology -- 9. Demand differences -- 10. Market imperfections -- 11. A multiplicity of theories -- Part III Economic growth, factor movements and cumulative processes -- 12. Economic growth and trade -- 13. International factor movements -- 14. Direct investment -- 15. Cumulative processes -- Index.

Contents -- Chapter I Legal Positivism and its Discontents -- 1 The Mainstream: Legal Positivism -- 1.1 Positivist Treaties -- 1.2 Positivist Custom -- 1.3 Positivist General Principles -- 2 The Institutional Challenge to Positivism -- 2.1 The Reality of Institutionalization -- 2.2 The International Judiciary -- 2.3 The Return of Domestic Analogies -- 2.4 From Static Rules to Process -- 2.5 From Process to Inter-disciplinarity -- 3 Caveats -- Chapter II The UN Charter Over Time: The Contemporary Security Council -- 1 What is the UN Charter for? -- 2 The UN Charter as Positivist Instrument

For students taking a course in International Economics. Capture students' attention with the issues and real data of today's most recent policy controversies.International Economics is an accessible, comprehensive and relevant guide for studying international economics. Using real data and issues that motivate theoretical discussions, this text captures students' attention and equips them with a practical understanding of major policy questions

pt. I. The role and the rule of law in international peacekeeping -- pt. II. The constitutional basis of peacekeeping -- pt. III. Principles of international peacekeeping -- pt. IV. Law applicable to peacekeeping operations -- pt. V. International administrations.

Conflicts in the international system, both among and within states, bring death, destruction, and human misery. Understanding how third parties use mediation to encourage settlements and establish a durable peace among belligerents is vital for managing these conflicts. Among many features, this book empirically examines the history of post-World War II mediation efforts to: Chart the historical changes in the types of conflicts that mediation addresses and the links between different mediation efforts across time.Explore the roles played by providers of mediation in the international system - namely, individuals, states, and organizations - in managing violent conflicts. Gauge the influence of self-interest and altruism as motivating forces that determine which conflicts are mediated and which are ignored.Evaluate what we know about the willingness of parties in conflict to accept mediation, when and why it is most effective, and discuss the future challenges facing mediators in the contemporary world. Drawing on a wide range of examples from the Oslo Accords and Good Friday Agreement to efforts to manage the civil wars in Burundi, Tajikistan, and Bosnia, this book is an indispensable guide to international mediation for students, practitioners, and general readers seeking to understand better how third parties can use mediation to deal with the globe's trouble spots.

For courses in international economics.An introduction to international economics through accessible writing and real-life applications A principles-™level introduction thats accessible to students of all majors, International Economics uses real-life applications to cover both the macro and micro components of international economics. The text illuminates economic institutions and policies, as well as recent developments in the global economy, without requiring the use of higher-™level math. In addition, the text has a flexible approach, which includes self-contained chapters and comprehensive coverage, allowing instructors to adapt its concepts to a wide range of syllabi. The 8th Edition includes a number of enhancements, such as updated tables and graphs, new case studies, and revised discussion of relevant topics to keep students up-to-speed on the economic world around them