Thesis
The definition of a legitimate target in US air warfare: a normative enquiry into the effectiveness of international law in the conduct of hostilities
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This study explores the effectiveness of international law in regulating combat operations during international armed conflict. The first part sketches a theory of effective international law, answering the question: Can the legal definition of a legitimate target of attack make a difference for target selection besides actors' material interests and normative aspirations? Part II centers on an empirical investigation of US air targeting and explores the question: Does the law in fact make...
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+ Merton College, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes
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Dill, J
Bibliographic Details
- Publication date:
- 2012
- Type of award:
- DPhil
- Level of award:
- Doctoral
- Awarding institution:
- University of Oxford
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- Language:
- English
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- Deposit date:
- 2016-11-15
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- Copyright holder:
- Dill, J
- Copyright date:
- 2011
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