International Law, Conflict and Development: The Emergence of a Holistic Approach in International Affairs. Book

Excerpt of Table of Contents Introduction;
A Public International Law & Humanitarian Law
I Secession - A Legal Approach by Marcelo G. Kohen II L'articulation du droit international humanitaire et des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels en temps d'occupation par Sylvain Vité
III Le Conseil de sécurité face à la protection des civils dans les conits armés par Gloria Gaggioli et Robert Kolb
B International Human Rights Law
IV `Extraordinary Renditions', Diplomatic Assurances and the Principle of Non-Refoulement by Manfred Nowak V Actes de gouvernement et droits de l'homme: L'affaire Marković par Lucius Caflisch VI Filling the Gaps - Contributions by the Human Rights Committee to the Fight Against Torture by Walter Kälin VII Combating Racism - A Call for Justice by Daniel Thürer and Lorenz Langer VIII The Principle of Non-Discrimination in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by Barbara Wilson IX Inclusion and Exclusion. The Difference in the Notion of `National' in the Framework of Minority Rights Regimes by Maurice D. Voyame X Quinze ans d'une nouvelle dynamique contre le racisme et en faveur de la protection des minorités en Europe par Doris Angst
C Human Rights System
XI Killings by Law Enforcement Officials: The International Human Rights Legal Framework by Philip Alston and William Abresch XII From Commission on Human Rights to Human Rights Council: Itinerary of a Reform Process by Eric Tistounet XIII The Weakness of the Present System of Treaty Monitoring and the Discussion of Reform in General by Christoph A. Spenlé and Gian C. Stäubli
D Challenges to Peace, Conflict & Development
XIV L'amnistie entre l'exigence de justice et l'indispensable réconciliation: Lorsque les armes se taisent, que faire des crimes qui ont été commis à l'occasion d'un conit armé?
par François Bugnion XV Islands of Excellence in Oceans of Apathy - Why are we better at Saving Lives than at Improving Them?
by Patrick Webb XVI A Holistic Approach for Promoting the Rule of Law by Josef Bucher XVII Just War Concepts - Western and Chinese Perspectives by Nadine Godehardt
E Approaches to Peace, Conflict & Development
XVIII Systemic Thinking and Practice in Conflict Transformation by Daniela Körppen, Norbert Ropers & Oliver Wils XIX Conflict Transformation and Constitution Making in Nepal - What Constitutional Mechanisms are Useful for Resolving Conflict within a State?
by Günther Bächler XX The African Union and Reactions to International Crimes by Djacoba L. Tehindrazanarivelo XXI International Electoral Observation as a Means of Evaluating Democracy and Promoting Respect for Civil and Political Rights by Gérard Stoudmann and Scott Smith XXII The Emperors Clothes - Critical Reflection on the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration by Robert Muggah XXIII The Influence of the Kimberly Process on Conflict and Natural Resource Trade in Africa - What can the UN do?
by Salil Tripathi
F Experiences from Peace, Conflict and Development
XXIV Between Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding - International Engagement for Peace in the South Caucasus - Experience of a UN SRSG by Heidi Tagliavini List of Contributors.