International Relations
The Path Not Taken

This book addresses the main aspects of International Relations.

Thomas J. Schoenbaum (Author)

9780521862806, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 5 June 2006

338 pages, 4 tables
24 x 16 x 2.7 cm, 0.598 kg

"The Path Not Taken is impressive in its range, reflecting its author's expertise and scholarly rigor."
Robert J. Beck, University of Wisconsin, The Law and Politics Book Review

This book is a comprehensive analysis of the relevance of international law to the conduct of international relations and foreign policy. Written by a distinguished international lawyer and academic with over 35 years of experience, this book contains a systematic treatment of both fields of study. This work serves as an introduction to contemporary theories of international relations and as a primer on international law especially for the non-lawyer. Focusing on contemporary problems of terrorism, nuclear non-proliferation, war and peace, economic development, protection of the global environment, reform of the United Nations, democracy and protection of human rights, this work develops the thesis that international law is a neglected tool of foreign policy that can be used to address many of today's difficult and unresolved problems. It concludes by advocating a 'new global order' in the form of the rule of law and multilateral solidarity in addressing world problems.

Preface and overview
1. Introduction: two very different wars in Iraq
2. The twenty-first century: the end of history or a new beginning?
3. International power politics
4. A new global order based on international law and multilateralism
5. Peace and security: reinventing the United Nations
6. International political economy
7. International environmental protection
8. International human rights
9. International crimes
10. Conclusions.

Subject Areas: Public international law [LBB], International relations [JPS]