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In The Shadow Of International Law: Secrecy And Regime Change In The Postwar World
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Secrecy Is A Staple Of World Politics And A Pervasive Feature Of Political Life. Leaders Keep Secrets As They Conduct Sensitive Diplomatic Missions, Convince Reluctant Publics To Throw Their Support Behind Costly Wars, And Collect Sensitive Intelligence About Sworn Enemies.In The Shadow Of International Law Explores One Of The Most Controversial Forms Of Secret Statecraft: The Use Of Covert Action To Change Or Overthrow Foreign Regimes. Drawing From A Broad Range Of Cases Of Usbacked Regime Change During The Cold War, Michael Poznansky Develops A Legal Theory Of Covert Action To Explain Why Leaders Sometimes Turn To Covert Action When Conducting Regime Change, Rather Than Using Force To Accomplish The Same Objective. He Highlights The Surprising Role International Law Plays In These Decisions And Finds That Once The Nonintervention Principlewhich Proscribes Unwanted Violations Of Another State'S Sovereigntywas Codified In International Law In The Midtwentieth Century, States Became More Reluctant To Pursue Overt Regime Change Without Proper Cause. Further, Absent A Legal Exemption To Nonintervention Such As A Credible Selfdefense Claim Or Authorization From An International Body, States Were More Likely To Pursue Regime Change Covertly And Concealing Brazen Violations Of International Law.Shining A Light On The Secret Underpinnings Of The Liberal International Order, The Conduct Of Foreignimposed Regime Change, And The Impact Of International Law On State Behavior, Poznansky Speaks To The Potential Consequences Of America Abandoning Its Role As The Steward Of The Postwar Order, As Well As The Promise And Peril Of Promoting New Rules And Norms In Cyberspace.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'In the Shadow of International Law'? A: The book explores the use of covert action in regime change and its relationship with international law, particularly how legal frameworks impact state behavior in the context of foreign interventions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael Poznansky, who examines U.S.-backed regime changes during the Cold War and develops a legal theory regarding covert actions.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 264 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'In the Shadow of International Law' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2020.
- Q: What category does this book fall into? A: It falls under the category of International & World Politics.
- Q: Does the book discuss the implications of international law? A: Yes, it highlights how international law influences decisions regarding regime change and the reluctance of states to engage in overt interventions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in political science? A: Yes, it is suitable for readers who are interested in political science, international relations, and the complexities of statecraft.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.
- Q: Is this book a new or used item? A: The book is listed as a new item.