1st Edition
International Law and the Reconceptualization of Territorial Boundaries In Pursuit of Perpetual Peace
Introduction, Chapter One Historical Treatment of Territory and Boundaries in International Law, Introduction, I Public International Law and the Acquisition of Territory, II The Value of Historical Title, III The Role of Culture & Attitude in Determining Boundary Issues, Conclusion, Chapter Two A Few European Men & Global Boundaries, Introduction, I Durand Line, II McMahon Line, III Russia, China and Lines on Maps, IV Sykes Picot Agreement, V Other Men, Other Places, More Lines on Maps, Conclusion, Chapter Three The Rules Governing Title to Territory & their Adjudication in International Law, Introduction, I The Blurring of Lines, II The Adjudication of Disputes: The Rules of the Game Thus Far, III Defeating Arguments of Force, Harnessing Force of Arguments: Forum Conveniens?, IV An Agenda for Change?, Conclusion, Chapter Four Decolonization: The Quest for Peace not Justice?, Introduction, I The Americas, II The Middle East & North Africa, III Africa, IV The Pacific & Island States, V Contested Boundary Lines in Asia, Conclusion: Boundaries and the Future, Chapter V State of the World’s Boundaries, Introduction, I The Importance of Maps, II Understanding Global Human Geography from Maps, Conclusion, Conclusion: The Quest for Order & Justice?
Biography
Joshua Castellino is Co-Executive Director of Minority Rights Group International and Professor of International and Comparative Law at the University of Derby, UK.
