Belligerent Reprisals examines the historical developments in the law and practice relating to recourse to belligerent reprisals, as a (primitive) means of law

The underlying rationale for the international humanitarian law of war is the protection of individuals and victims of war. This book is a contribution to the s

An evaluation of the importance of reciprocity in considering states' legal obligations in armed conflicts.

International humanitarian law is the law that governs the conduct of participants during armed conflict. This branch of law aims to regulate the means and meth

This book provides a modern and basic introduction to a branch of international law constantly gaining in importance in international life, namely international