‘The international law relating to state violence has developed in a fragmented manner. Nigel White offers an original and coherent analysis that guides us through the complex area of conflict and security. The book lucidly charts the rocky legal terrain, but it does not shy away from the political context, addressing also the legitimacy and effectiveness of the rules. This is an accessible and insightful volume.’
– Professor Hilary Charlesworth, ARC Laureate Fellow and Director, Centre for International Governance and Justice, Australian National University
‘In this brief but rich volume, Nigel White impressively brings together a number of disparate branches of international law to form a coherent whole. The book's main innovation is that it is organised around the question by whom the monopoly of violence is held under international law and how it is to be exercised. White writes in a lucid style, provides many telling examples and does not ignore the politics behind international conflict and security law.’
– Jan Klabbers, the University of Helsinki, Finland
‘Professor White’s book is a helpful introduction for students to some of the most important legal controversies of our times. From 19th century self-defense doctrine to cyber war, the book covers the relevant topics in an accessible way, providing a good starting place for further research.’
– Mary Ellen O’Connell, University of Notre Dame, US
‘This is a very welcome publication by Professor Nigel White, an established expert in international conflict and security law. It is an excellent introduction to this area of law. The book is accessible and provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject matter. It represents a distinct contribution by offering a succinct but incisive appraisal of the law and practice in this area and should serve as an excellent source of reference for advanced students, academics and practitioners.’
– Surya P. Subedi OBE, UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Cambodia
