Military occupation: Legally ensuring a lasting peace

International law prescribes and regulates military occupation, but does not make it illegal. Arguments to the contrary are either misinformed about historical precedent and doctrine or are employed as pseudolegalistic assertions to object to a war opposed for other reasons.

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Published in:The Washington quarterly 2003-07, Vol.26 (3), p.87-103
Main Authors: Rivkin, David B., Bartram, Darin R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Foreign occupation
International Law
International relations
Invasions
Military Intervention
Military occupations
War
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Summary:International law prescribes and regulates military occupation, but does not make it illegal. Arguments to the contrary are either misinformed about historical precedent and doctrine or are employed as pseudolegalistic assertions to object to a war opposed for other reasons.
ISSN:0163-660X
1530-9177
DOI:10.1162/016366003765609598