International Law, Conflict and Development: The Emergence of a Holistic Approach in International Affairs

Experience and research have long shown an intrinsic link between human rights, conflict and development. This interdependence between different areas, doctrines, and disciplines calls for a genuinely coherent, holistic approach in International Affairs. With the challenges the work for the protection and respect of humanity encounters, this book intends to bring together articles and ideas that indicate the complexity of such an endeavor. The chapters, written by academics and practitioners encompass snapshots of crucial development lines as well as conceptual ideas and frameworks. In doing so the book provides insight to the principal understanding that peace efforts, encapsulating human rights, conflict management and development, can only be sustained and flourish as long as conflicting parties have at least a minimal consensus and will to settle their differences peacefully. As a Liber Amicorum for Joseph Voyame the book honors the determination for humanity and respect for human dignity and peaceful mitigation of conflict which marked his life and work.

Excerpt of Table of Contents Introduction; A Public International Law & Humanitarian Law I Secession - A Legal Approach by Marcelo G. Kohen II L'articulation du droit international humanitaire et des droits economiques, sociaux et culturels en temps d'occupation par Sylvain Vite III Le Conseil de securite face a la protection des civils dans les conits armes par Gloria Gaggioli et Robert Kolb B International Human Rights Law IV 'Extraordinary Renditions', Diplomatic Assurances and the Principle of Non-Refoulement by Manfred Nowak V Actes de gouvernement et droits de l'homme: L'affaire Markovic par Lucius Caflisch VI Filling the Gaps - Contributions by the Human Rights Committee to the Fight Against Torture by Walter Kalin VII Combating Racism - A Call for Justice by Daniel Thurer and Lorenz Langer VIII The Principle of Non-Discrimination in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by Barbara Wilson IX Inclusion and Exclusion. The Difference in the Notion of 'National' in the Framework of Minority Rights Regimes by Maurice D. Voyame X Quinze ans d'une nouvelle dynamique contre le racisme et en faveur de la protection des minorites en Europe par Doris Angst C Human Rights System XI Killings by Law Enforcement Officials: The International Human Rights Legal Framework by Philip Alston and William Abresch XII From Commission on Human Rights to Human Rights Council: Itinerary of a Reform Process by Eric Tistounet XIII The Weakness of the Present System of Treaty Monitoring and the Discussion of Reform in General by Christoph A. Spenle and Gian C. Staubli D Challenges to Peace, Conflict & Development XIV L'amnistie entre l'exigence de justice et l'indispensable reconciliation: Lorsque les armes se taisent, que faire des crimes qui ont ete commis a l'occasion d'un conit arme? par Francois Bugnion XV Islands of Excellence in Oceans of Apathy - Why are we better at Saving Lives than at Improving Them? by Patrick Webb XVI A Holistic Approach for Promoting the Rule of Law by Josef Bucher XVII Just War Concepts - Western and Chinese Perspectives by Nadine Godehardt E Approaches to Peace, Conflict & Development XVIII Systemic Thinking and Practice in Conflict Transformation by Daniela Korppen, Norbert Ropers & Oliver Wils XIX Conflict Transformation and Constitution Making in Nepal - What Constitutional Mechanisms are Useful for Resolving Conflict within a State? by Gunther Bachler XX The African Union and Reactions to International Crimes by Djacoba L. Tehindrazanarivelo XXI International Electoral Observation as a Means of Evaluating Democracy and Promoting Respect for Civil and Political Rights by Gerard Stoudmann and Scott Smith XXII The Emperors Clothes - Critical Reflection on the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration by Robert Muggah XXIII The Influence of the Kimberly Process on Conflict and Natural Resource Trade in Africa - What can the UN do? by Salil Tripathi F Experiences from Peace, Conflict and Development XXIV Between Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding - International Engagement for Peace in the South Caucasus - Experience of a UN SRSG by Heidi Tagliavini List of Contributors.