Nuclear Weapons Law Where Are We Now?

• Main Author: Boothby, William H. (auth)
• Other Authors: Heintschel von Heinegg, Wolff (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press 2021
• Series: Social Sciences
• Subjects: International humanitarian law; Armed conflict; Public international law; Nuclear weapons; Peace studies & conflict resolution; Law of armed conflict; nuclear weapons; public international law
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This book explains in non-technical terms the law applying to the threat or use of nuclear weapons before and during an armed conflict. The rules and implications for nuclear command and control are explained, which will be relevant for politicians, lawyers, military commanders, policy staff, academ...