This textbook on public international law is written by Gleider Hernandez, Professor of Public International Law at KU Leuven. It offers an in-depth and critical approach to international legal issues, aimed at students and professionals who want to understand the complex world of international law.
Overview
International Law covers the main themes in public international law and encourages the reader to analyze current legal debates and controversies. The text combines accessibility with depth and aligns with recent developments in the international legal order.
Key features
- Comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of core topics in public international law
- A critical and contemporary perspective, with attention to controversial issues and global impact
- Supportive learning elements such as theory and debate frameworks, case studies, historical contexts, and recommended reading
- Available as an e-book with additional resources such as author videos and interactive assignments
New sections in this edition
- Analysis of recent conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, and institutions in Africa
- Discussions of recent rulings of the International Court of Justice and other regional courts
- Integration of proposals from the International Law Commission on state immunity and climate change
Product specifications
- Author: Gleider Hernandez (Professor of Public International Law, KU Leuven and Open Universiteit Nederland)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2025-06-03
- Number of pages: 744
- ISBN: 9780198918479
- Topic: Public international law
- BISAC: LAW / International
About the author
Gleider Hernandez is a professor of administrative law and international law at KU Leuven. He has extensive academic experience, including at Durham University and the International Court of Justice. Hernandez is also Chair of the European Society of International Law and the author of several authoritative publications in the field.