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The Perestroika Era and International Law

The Perestroika Era and International Law

Author: Kaj Hobér
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781035337743
Published In: December 2024
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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This insightful book explores the Perestroika era (1985–1991), considered to be one of the most eventful periods in modern history, and in particular the ways in which it affected the Soviet approach to international law.

After assessing the reforms introduced by the Perestroika era, Kaj Hobér outlines the concept of ‘The New Thinking’ and its impact on Soviet international law as the guiding principle for the reorientation of Soviet foreign policy. The book examines specific aspects of public international law during this period, namely key sources of international law, peaceful coexistence, the use of force, border disputes, human rights approaches and foreign economic relations, as well as the dissolution of the USSR. Hobér argues that the Perestroika period represents a watershed in the Soviet approach to international law, and that the events continue to cast their shadow over Russia’s legal, political and sociocultural developments today.

The Perestroika Era and International Law is a valuable resource for scholars specialising in public international law and legal history. Its analysis of the interrelation between Soviet international law, foreign policy and sociocultural policy will also be of interest to those working in foreign relations, politics and public policy.

Preface vii

Introduction to The Perestroika Era and International Law

Gorbachev’s reforms

History of international law

The New Thinking and international law

Sources of international law

Peaceful coexistence

The use of force

Border disputes

Human rights

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Foreign economic relations