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Diplomatic Interference and the Law de Dr Paul Behrens

Diplomatic Interference and the Law

Autor Dr Paul Behrens
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 22 aug 2018
Diplomatic interference carries considerable potential for disruption. In this context, diplomats have been accused of insulting behaviour, the funding of political parties, incitement to terrorism and even attempts to topple the host government. Reactions can be harsh: expulsions are common and, occasionally, diplomatic relations are severed altogether.But an evaluation under international law faces challenges. Often enough, charges of interference are made when legitimate interests are involved - for instance, when diplomats criticise the human rights record of their hosts. In such cases, diplomats may be able to invoke grounds which are recognised under international law.On the basis of more than 300 cases of alleged diplomatic interference and the practice of about 100 States and territories,Diplomatic Interference and the Lawprovides an examination of the main areas in which charges of meddling have arisen - such as lobbying activities, contacts with the opposition, propaganda, the use of threats and insults and the granting of asylum. It analyses situations in which the sovereignty of the receiving State meets competing interests and offers solutions which avoid a conflict of norms. It concludes with useful advice for foreign offices and diplomatic agents and underlines the most efficient ways of dealing with situations of alleged interference.''A book that is here to stay! It is essential reading for diplomats, academics, journalists, students and everyone who has an interest in international law and justice. Based on rigorous research, Paul Behrens' book offers new and thoughtful perspectives on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations which we drafted in 1961. It demonstrates just how important it is to have a lawyer of his impartiality and integrity if we want to reach peaceful and lasting solutions in international relations.Diplomatic Interference and the Lawhas the makings of an instant classic, and I have no doubt that it will pave the way for the sorely needed reform of diplomatic law.''Dr Nelson Iriñiz Casás, Vice President of the Committee of the Whole of the Vienna Conference on Diplomatic Relations in 1961; former Head of the diplomatic missions of Uruguay to Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hong Kong, Denmark and Sweden; author ofCorrupción en la ONU.''Dr Behrens's book rigorously analyses the legal doctrine of non-interference by diplomats in their hosts' internal affairs, and how it may conflict with legal obligations to combat, for example, denial of self-determination and breaches of human rights. Exhaustively researched and in accessible language, with copious, often entertaining examples, it will be an indispensable guide for diplomats. "Behrens on diplomatic interference" will be cited as the definitive authority on the matter for the foreseeable future. I recommend this book to diplomats, lawyers and the general reader: they will all read and refer to it with profit and immense pleasure.''Sir Brian Barder KCMG, BA (Cantab.), is a former British ambassador to Ethiopia, Bénin and Poland and High Commissioner to Nigeria and Australia.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781509924592
ISBN-10: 1509924590
Pagini: 536
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 mm
Greutate: 0.86 kg
Ediția:NIPPOD
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Hart Publishing
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

The author analyses situations in which sovereignty meets with competing interests and suggests solutions which avoid a conflict of norms, whilst also offering advice to foreign offices, diplomats and scholars who encounter this phenomenon on a regular basis.

Notă biografică

Paul Behrens is Reader (Associate Professor) in International Law at the University of Edinburgh.

Cuprins

Introduction Part I: Towards an Understanding of Diplomatic Interference 1. Diplomatic Interference: A Historical Overview 2. The Concept of Diplomatic Interference Today 3. Diplomatic Interference and Competing Interests 4. Resolving the Meeting of Competing Interests Part II: Fields of Diplomatic Interference5. Lobbying Activities 6. Partisan Behaviour 7. Propaganda 8. Employment of Money and Other Material Means 9. Insults and Criticism 10. Threats and Intimidation 11. Diplomatic Asylum Concluding Thoughts

Recenzii

Paul Behrens' book breaks new ground. It is the first study to focus on the vexed question of diplomatic 'meddling' in the domestic affairs of the receiving State. It has heightened topicality as many Western governments in their concern to promote human rights and democracy urge their diplomats to be active in their support of civil society, particularly in countries with authoritarian governments. This book is replete with case studies covering the 50 years since the signature of the Vienna Convention and provides an invaluable pathway through this legal minefield.
[T]he appearance of this book. is so valuable.. [T]his is the first attempt to give it [diplomatic interference] serious and comprehensive attention. the book is very good indeed. [a] generally splendid work. [T]he bedrock of evidence on which the author bases his argument for the evolution of customary law [is] of immense importance and set[s] the book apart from the more superficial treatments of its subject that tend to be the norm. In the round, this book displays great learning, immense research, clear-sighted judgement, and - more than once - an attractive turn of phrase. All students of diplomacy are greatly in the author's debt, and the guidelines he provides for practitioners at the end are carefully worked and succinctly expressed.

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Diplomatic interference carries considerable potential for disruption. In this context, diplomats have been accused of insulting behaviour, the funding of political parties, incitement to terrorism and even attempts to topple the host government. Reactions can be harsh: expulsions are common and, occasionally, diplomatic relations are severed altogether.But an evaluation under international law faces challenges. Often enough, charges of interference are made when legitimate interests are involved - for instance, when diplomats criticise the human rights record of their hosts. In such cases, diplomats may be able to invoke grounds which are recognised under international law.On the basis of more than 300 cases of alleged diplomatic interference and the practice of about 100 States and territories, Diplomatic Interference and the Law provides an examination of the main areas in which charges of meddling have arisen - such as lobbying activities, contacts with the opposition, propaganda, the use of threats and insults and the granting of asylum. It analyses situations in which the sovereignty of the receiving State meets competing interests and offers solutions which avoid a conflict of norms. It concludes with useful advice for foreign offices and diplomatic agents and underlines the most efficient ways of dealing with situations of alleged interference.''A book that is here to stay! It is essential reading for diplomats, academics, journalists, students and everyone who has an interest in international law and justice. Based on rigorous research, Paul Behrens' book offers new and thoughtful perspectives on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations which we drafted in 1961. It demonstrates just how important it is to have a lawyer of his impartiality and integrity if we want to reach peaceful and lasting solutions in international relations. Diplomatic Interference and the Law has the makings of an instant classic, and I have no doubt that it will pave the way for the sorely needed reform of diplomatic law.''Dr Nelson Iriñiz Casás, Vice President of the Committee of the Whole of the Vienna Conference on Diplomatic Relations in 1961; former Head of the diplomatic missions of Uruguay to Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hong Kong, Denmark and Sweden; author of Corrupción en la ONU.''Dr Behrens's book rigorously analyses the legal doctrine of non-interference by diplomats in their hosts' internal affairs, and how it may conflict with legal obligations to combat, for example, denial of self-determination and breaches of human rights. Exhaustively researched and in accessible language, with copious, often entertaining examples, it will be an indispensable guide for diplomats. "Behrens on diplomatic interference" will be cited as the definitive authority on the matter for the foreseeable future. I recommend this book to diplomats, lawyers and the general reader: they will all read and refer to it with profit and immense pleasure.''Sir Brian Barder KCMG, BA (Cantab.), is a former British ambassador to Ethiopia, Bénin and Poland and High Commissioner to Nigeria and Australia.