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1 - Introduction

Framing the Relationship between International Law and Peace Settlements

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 January 2021

By
Mark Retter ,
Andrea Varga  and
Marc Weller
Edited by
Marc Weller ,
Mark Retter  and
Andrea Varga
Marc Weller
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
Mark Retter
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
Andrea Varga
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
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Summary

This introductory chapter identifies the key questions and themes for the International Law and Peace Settlements volume, and provides a framework and conceptual map for analysing the relationship between international law and peace settlement practice. In particular, it examines the concepts of peace and war, and their relation to law, before developing a working lexicon for peace agreements and settlements. The chapter then critically examines the legal character of peace agreements and settlement commitments as ‘legal tools’ for peace-making. This analysis provides essential foundations to map out the ways in which peace settlements and international law can interact. Those forms of interaction become key focal points for the various contributions in the remainder of the volume. The thematic rationale and structure of the volume is explained to orientate the reader in light of its key themes and questions.

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international lawpeace agreementspeace settlementspeacepeace-makingpeace-buildinglex pacificatoriajus post bellumconflict resolutionpeace process
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International Law and Peace Settlements , pp. 1 - 28
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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