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C. Antonopoulos, Democritus University of Thrace,
Greece
Counterclaims before the
International Court of Justice
Counterclaims, the right of a State sued by another
State to bring its own counter-suit in the course
of the same trial, may offer an opportunity to
mitigate the effects of the original suit and help
to resolve disputes between States that have more
than one aspect. In recent years, counterclaims
have been frequently presented at the International
Court of Justice (ICJ).
This book examines the counterclaims presented
at the ICJ and at its predecessor, the Permanent
Court of International Justice (PCIJ), during its 65
years of existence. It is the first study that focuses
exclusively on the subject of counterclaims. It
analyses the evolution of the germane provisions
in the PCIJ and ICJ Rules of Procedure and the
practice of the Court, especially in light of the
relevant case-law of the ICJ.
A useful source for academics and practitioners in
International law.
Features
7 First and comprehensive book on counterclaims
at the ICJUp-to-date analytical review of case law
7 Useful source for further research
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. The Concept of Counterclaims
in International Litigation.- 3. Counterclaims
before the ICJ: Evolution and Definition.- 4.
Admissibility of Counterclaims.- 5. Procedure.- 6.
Conclusions.
Fields of interest
Public Law; General Law/Fundamentals
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Due May 2011
2011. 205 p. Hardcover
7 € 99,95 | £90.00
7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50
ISBN 978-90-6704-789-0
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N. A. Baarsma
The Europeanisation of
International Family Law
Choice of law determines which national legal
system applies to an international case. Currently
many choice of law rules in the field of family
law are regulated by national law. However, these
national rules of the EU Member States are more
and more displaced by common European rules.
This book describes the changes brought by the
Europeanisation of the choice of law on divorce.
From the conclusions drawn in the field of divorce
the concluding chapter discusses the changes of
Europeanisation of international family law in a
broader perspective.
Features
7 Only book that discusses the theoretical foun-
dation of European international family law
7 Clear insight in the changes brought about
by the change from a national to a supranational
choice of law approach in the field of divorce
7 Explains the resistance the EU faces when
unifying issues of international family law
Field of interest
International & Foreign Law/Comparative Law
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Due June 2011
2011. 350 p. Hardcover
7 € 99,95 | £90.00
7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50
ISBN 978-90-6704-742-5
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H. de Waele, Radboud University Nijmegen and
University of Antwerp, The Netherlands
Layered Global Player
Legal Dynamics of EU External Relations
Layered Global Player offers a concise but thor-
ough overview of the principles of EU external
relations law. By closely examining the role of the
European Union on the global scene, it aims to
provide a systematic overview of the relevant rules
and competences, reflecting the legal develop-
ments in their historical and political context. The
book contains up-to-date analyses of topics such
as the Common Foreign and Security Policy, the
Common Security and Defence Policy and the
Common Commercial Policy. Moreover, it devotes
specific attention to the EU’s external powers
with regard to the environment, fundamental
human rights and development cooperation. It
also includes a dedicated chapter exploring the
relations with neighbouring countries, as well as
one that elucidates the complex interplay between
rules of domestic, European and international
provenance. Overall, this book couples an innova-
tive design with comprehensive coverage and an
engaging style of writing. Its compactness and
accessibility enable readers to master the main
features of this dynamic field of law with ease,
making it an indispensible resource for scholars
and practitioners alike.
Features
7 Unique handbook in this particular field of law,
offering basic insight, more detailed discussion
and suggestions for further reading at the same
time 7 Highly compact volume, more versatile
and accessible for the non-expert than competing
titles 7 One of the few textbooks on EU external
relations law that is completely up-to-date: all the
changes in EU law pursuant to the entry into force
of the Treaty of Lisbon have been incorporated,
and the latest legal and political developments are
covered 7 Superbly engaging style of writing,
making it suitable for use in both undergraduate
and postgraduate courses
Field of interest
European Law/Public International Law
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Due August 2011
2011. 150 p. Hardcover
7 approx. € 69,95 | £62.99
7 approx. * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50
ISBN 978-3-642-20603-0
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M. Ruffert, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Jena,
Germany; S. Steinecke, Thuringian Ministry of
Education, Science and Culture, Erfurt, Germany
The Global Administrative
Law of Science
In cooperation with: J. Mühlisch, Friedrich-Schiller-
Universität Jena, Jena, Germany
We live in a world of science. This is impossible
without a legally guaranteed freedom to exercise
it. Findings with regard to the elements of such
freedom can be deduced from an analysis of inter-
national and domestic provisions and principles.
There exists a plethora of international institu-
tions, legal rules and global norms for the purpose
of the international governance of science. The
institutions and rules are to be constructed and
interpreted in light of this freedom to guarantee
the continuous existence of the knowledge-based
society by means of a global administrative law of
science. These aspects were analysed in a research
project funded by the German Research Founda-
tion. The book’s purpose is to present the jurispru-
dential results. In addition, empirical results are
collected in a free available database. The study
is composed of 5 parts: The Concept of Science/
Global Administrative Law/Constitutional Basis:
The Freedom of Science/Institutional Design/
Governance Mechanisms.
Contents
Introduction: Science as a Field of Research for
International Law.- The Concept of Science.-
Global Administrative Law.- Constitutional Basis:
The Freedom of Science.- Institutional Design.-
Governance Mechanisms.- The Global Administra-
tive Law of Science Revisited.
Fields of interest
Law, general; Administrative Law; European Law/
Public International Law
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Due June 2011
2011. IX, 140 p. (Beiträge zum ausländischen öffentli-
chen Recht und Völkerrecht, Volume 228) Hardcover
7 approx. € 59,95 | £53.99
7 approx. * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 86,00
ISBN 978-3-642-21358-8
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K. Tibori Szabó, International Tribunal for the Former
Yugoslavia; The Hague, The Netherlands
Anticipatory Action in
Self-Defence
Essence and Limits under International Law
The legality of preemptive strikes is one of the
most controversial questions of contemporary
international law. At the core of this controversy
stands the temporal dimension of self-defence:
when and for how long can a state defend itself
against an armed attack? Can it resort to armed
force before such an attack occurs? Is anticipa-
tory action covered by the rules of self-defence or
should it be treated as a different concept?
This book examines whether anticipatory action in
self-defence is part of customary international law
and, if so, under what conditions. The pre-Charter
concept of anticipatory action is demarcated and
then assessed against post-Charter state practice.
Several instances of self-defence – both anticipa-
tory and remedial – are examined to elucidate the
rules governing the temporal dimension of the
right. The Six-Day War (1967), the Israeli bombing
of an Iraqi reactor (1981), the US invasion of Iraq
(2003) and other instances of state practice are
given thorough attention
Features
7 Comprehensive, historical and legal analysis
on preemptive strikes 7 Focus on temporal
dimension and anticipatory aspect of self-defence
7 Incorporates essence and limits of preemptive
strikes into accessible formula 7 Compares the
temporal issue in cases such as the Cuban missile
crisis (1962), the Israeli bombing of the Osirak
reactor (1981) and the US war against Iraq (2003)
Fields of interest
European Law/Public International Law; Law,
general
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Due August 2011
2011. 375 p. Hardcover
7 approx. € 139,95 | £126.00
7 approx. * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00
ISBN 978-90-6704-795-1
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