The United States and the Rule of Law in International Affairs [Hardcover]

John Murphy analyses why the US finds it increasingly difficult to adhere to the rule of law in international affairs.The United States has often proclaimed its support for the rule of law in international affairs, but has found it increasingly difficult to adhere to it in practice. John Murphy shows the wide-ranging difficulties standing in the way of US adherence to the rule of law. The book also examines the reasons for the declining US support for the international institutions it was instrumental in creating, and US unwillingness to support new initiatives in international law which enjoy the support of most other members of the world community.The United States has often proclaimed its support for the rule of law in international affairs, but has found it increasingly difficult to adhere to it in practice. John Murphy shows the wide-ranging difficulties standing in the way of US adherence to the rule of law. The book also examines the reasons for the declining US support for the international institutions it was instrumental in creating, and US unwillingness to support new initiatives in international law which enjoy the support of most other members of the world community.The U.S. has often proclaimed its support for the rule of law in international affairs, but has found it increasingly difficult to adhere to it in practice. John Murphy demonstrates the wide-ranging difficulties obstructing U.S. adherence to the rule of law. He also examines the reasons for the declining U.S. support for the international institutions it was instrumental in creating, as well as U.S. unwillingness to support new popular initiatives in international law.1. Introduction; 2. The status of international law under US law; 3. UN dues; 4. Use of force; 5. Arms control, disarmament, non-proliferation and safeguards; 6. Law of the sea; 7. The international court of justice; 8. Prevention, prosecution, and punishment of international crimes; 9. Human rights and international environmenlóY