Islamic state practices, international law and the threat from terrorism: a critique of the "clash of civilizations" in the new world order

In: Studies in international law

Abstract

The sources of Shari'a and the ethos of an 'Islamic' identity -- The Shari'a and siyar in the development of the law of nations -- Conceptualising terrorism in the international legal order -- Hostage-taking in international law and terrorism against 'internationally protected persons' -- Aerial and maritime terrorism -- Financing of international terrorism -- The OIC [Organization of Islamic Conference] and approaches to international terrorism -- Concluding observations.