The international rule of law: Law and the limit of politics

Ian F Hurd

doi:10.1017/S0892679414000045

The international rule of law: Law and the limit of politics

Ian F Hurd^*

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Political Science

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Abstract

The international rule of law is often seen as a centerpiece of the modern international order. It is routinely reaffirmed by governments, international organizations, scholars, and activists, who credit it with reducing the recourse to war, preserving human rights, and constraining (albeit imperfectly) the pursuit of state self-interests. It is commonly seen as supplanting coercion and power politics with a framework of mutual interests that is cemented by state consent.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	39-51
Number of pages	13
Journal	Ethics and International Affairs
Volume	28
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0892679414000045
State	Published - Mar 1 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Philosophy
Political Science and International Relations

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