An attack on Iran: the legal basis, or lack thereof
Garwood-Gowers, Andrew (2012) An attack on Iran: the legal basis, or lack thereof. The Conversation.
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Abstract
Talk of a possible Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities has re-ignited debate over the right of self-defence under international law.
Some academics, including Anthony D'Amato and Alan Dershowitz, have claimed that an attack on Iran would be a permissible act of self-defence. Others, such as Kevin Jon Heller, argue that such action would be a clear breach of international law.
So, who is correct? Would military action against Iran be legal or illegal?
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| ID Code: | 49897 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
| Keywords: | self-defence, pre-emptive anticipatory action, nuclear weapons, Iran, Israel |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES (180000) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES (180000) > LAW (180100) > International Law (excl. International Trade Law) (180116) |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Law Current > Schools > School of Law |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2012 The Conversation Media Group |
| Deposited On: | 27 Apr 2012 08:17 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Apr 2012 08:17 |
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