The UN Friendly Relations Declaration at 50
An Assessment of the Fundamental Principles of International Law

A comprehensive study of the fundamental principles of international law by some of the world's most prominent international law scholars.

Jorge E. Viñuales (Edited by)

9781108483810, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 8 October 2020

400 pages
26 x 18.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.95 kg

'All the essays are erudite and supported by a wealth of original source material. This book will be a valuable resource for those interested in international law and international organization.' S. R. Silverburg, Choice

The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Organisation, and the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Friendly Relations Declaration, which states the fundamental principles of the international legal order. In commemoration, some of the world's most prominent international law scholars from all continents have come together to offer a comprehensive study of the fundamental principles of international law. Each chapter in this volume reflects decades of experience, work and reflection by the most authoritative voices of the field. At the same time, the book is an invitation to end narrow specialisation and re-engage with the wider body of rules and processes that lie at the foundations of the international legal order.

Introduction: the fundamental principles of international law - an enduring ideal? Jorge E. Viñuales
1. The system of the Friendly Relations Declaration Georges Abi-Saab
2. The historical origins and setting of the Friendly Relations Declaration Samuel Moyn and Umut Özsu
Part I. The Principles of the Friendly Relations Declaration: 3. The prohibition of the use of force Olivier Corten
4. Peaceful settlement of international disputes Shotaro Hamamoto
5. The duty not to intervene in matters within domestic jurisdiction Dire Tladi
6. Co-operation Laurence Boisson de Chazournes and Jason Rudall
7. Self-determination Marcelo G. Kohen
8. Sovereign equality Martti Koskenniemi and Ville Kari
9. Good faith Guillaume Futhazar and Anne Peters
Part II. Fundamental Principles of International Law Beyond the Friendly Relations Declaration: 10. Human rights protection as a principle Eibe Riedel
11. The fundamental principles of international humanitarian law Jia Bing Bing
12. Prevention of environmental harm Leslie-Anne Duvic-Paoli and Jorge E. Viñuales
13. Freedoms in common areas Tullio Treves
14. Principles governing the global economy Jürgen Kurtz, Jorge E. Viñuales and Michael Waibel
15. The Friendly Relations Declaration at 50 Pierre-Marie Dupuy
Appendix - Friendly Relations Declaration.

Subject Areas: International organisations & institutions [LBBU], Treaties & other sources of international law [LBBC], Public international law [LBB], United Nations & UN agencies [JPSN1], International institutions [JPSN], Geopolitics [JPSL], International relations [JPS]