Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Introduction ix

Guided tour xi

Table of cases and instruments xiii

Chapter 1: The nature of international law 1

Chapter 2: Sources of international law 21

Chapter 3: Treaties 43

Chapter 4: International legal personality 67

Chapter 5: International law and national law 89

Chapter 6: Jurisdiction and immunity 109

Chapter 7: Territory and self-determination 135

Chapter 8: State responsibility and diplomatic protection 161

Chapter 9: Judicial dispute resolution 189

Chapter 10: Use of force 209

And finally, before the exam . . . 231

Glossary of terms 249

Index 255