United States Hegemony and the Foundations of International La [Paperback]

Leading scholars consider the effect of US hegemony in the international legal system.Twelve leading scholars of international law and international relations consider whether the current predominance of the United States is leading to foundational change in the international legal system. This book demonstrates that the effects of US hegemony on the foundations of international law are real, but also intensely complex. This book will stimulate debate about the role of the United States in international law. This will be of interest to scholars of international law andinternational relations, government officials and international organisations.Twelve leading scholars of international law and international relations consider whether the current predominance of the United States is leading to foundational change in the international legal system. This book demonstrates that the effects of US hegemony on the foundations of international law are real, but also intensely complex. This book will stimulate debate about the role of the United States in international law. This will be of interest to scholars of international law andinternational relations, government officials and international organisations.Twelve leading scholars of international law and international relations consider whether the current strength of the United States is leading to change in the international legal system. This book demonstrates that the effects of U.S. domination of the foundations of international law are real, but also intensely complex. The volume stimulates debate about the role of the United States in international law and interests scholars of international law and international relations, government officials and international organizations.List of contributors; Preface; Introduction: the complexities of foundational change Michael Byers; Part I. International Community: 1. The international community, international law and the United States: three in one, two against one, or onelc"