is a major scholarly accomplishment, and a must-read for everyone interested in armed conflict and international
law. It is a kind of modern encyclopedia on
law and war, bringing new research, sources and perspectives to the table, analyzing case
law and drawing on political speeches, literature, memoirs and film. At the same time, the disparate strands of analysis are skillfully brought together to provide an overarching evaluation of the legal consequences of a state of war in modern times. I feel very honoured to have had the opportunity to talk...