In recent years, the question of whether and to what extent states are bound by human rights treaty obligations when they act abroad has given rise to considera

Expanded version of author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Cambridge, 2010.

"Whether as a result of the war on terrorism, foreign military intervention, economic globalisation or otherwise, state conduct increasingly affects the human r

In the globalizing world of today, the conduct of states often affects the human rights of persons situated outside of those states' territories. The problem of

Explores whether states possess extraterritorial obligations under international law to respect and ensure economic, social and cultural rights.