Encyclopedia of Public International Law in Asia

Incorporating the work of numerous leading scholars, the Encyclopedia of Public International Law in Asia provides a detailed description of the practice and implementation of international law in various Asian states. The Encyclopedia covers the introduction of Western international law and the resulting shift from the older Asian order; the development of modern international law; and the impact that all of this has had on Asian states.

Offered online and in print as three geographically-organized volumes – Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central and South Asia – this reference work provides valuable information for all those interested in the historical development, implementation, and application of international law in Asia. Although there is general acknowledgement of the great variety of cultures among Asian countries, strong themes of familiarity, mutual understanding, coherence, and solidarity persists among them as a result of the numerous mutual cultural and religious contacts and interconnections that developed over the course of centuries. This examination of international law and its application in Asia reveals the shared history of the continent, as well as its unique development in each Asian state.

Each jurisdiction included in the Encyclopedia follows a standard structure for the broadest comparative advantage and starts with a Country Snapshot (Date of Independence, Date of Admission to the United Nations, Geographical Size, Population, Demographic Information, Form of Government, System of Law), followed by a State Report Overview (Executive summary of state report, Key highlights of unique state practice).

Coverage of the jurisdictions include the following items/chapters (where applicable):

THE STATE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

• History and Theoretical Approach of [The State] in International Law
• Statehood & Sovereignty
• Territory & Jurisdiction
• Sovereign/State Immunity
• State Responsibility
• Relationship between International & Domestic Law

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS

• Treaties
• Diplomatic & Consular Relations
• International & Regional Organisations
• Individuals & Non-State Actors
• International Relations & Cooperation
• Settlement of Disputes

PARTICULAR INTERNATIONAL LAW SUBJECTS

• International Economic Law
• International Environmental Law
• Law of the Sea
• Air Law & Law of Outer Space
• Human Rights
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Criminal Law
• Use or Threat of Force