Theories Of Compliance With International Law (Developments in International Law)

This book examines some of the most prominent contemporary theories of compliance with international law. It is argued that these theories ultimately rely on some political philosophy and that therefore their strengths and weaknesses can be traced back to those of the respective philosophical background. The approach finally taken is based on some recent empirical and theoretical research undertaken and as such provides new insights to the major works of the authors that are at the core of the discussion. As such, it aims to contribute fresh input to a contemporary discussion at the heart of the international system. The book combines theoretical arguments with insights gained from a practitioner’s point of view. It is of interest particularly for scholars and practitioners of international law and international relations as well as legal and political philosophers. Preface......Page 9 Abbreviations......Page 11 Introduction......Page 13 1. Globalization......Page 21 2. Global Governance and the Relocation of Authority......Page 25 3. The Special Case of International Law......Page 33 2 Philosophical Foundations......Page 41 1. Utilitarianism......Page 42 2.1. Social Liberalism......Page 48 2.2. Laissez-faire Liberalism......Page 58 2.3. Cosmopolitanism......Page 63 3. Communitarianism......Page 69 4. Marxist Materialism and Critical Theory......Page 74 5. Neo-Conservatism......Page 77 6. Lyotardian Postmodernism......Page 81 7. Interim Conclusion: A Cosmopolitan Communitarianism......Page 88 1. Phenomenology of Norms......Page 93 2. Compliance with Norms......Page 97 4 Theories of Compliance with International Law: A Typology......Page 107 1. Realist Theories......Page 108 2. Institutionalist Theories......Page 111 3. Normative Theories......Page 113 5 Theories of Compliance with International Law: Approaches......Page 115 1.1. Thesis......Page 116 1.2. Critique......Page 120 2.1. Thesis......Page 125 2.2. Critique......Page 131 3.1. Thesis......Page 134 3.2. Critique......Page 145 4.1. Thesis......Page 153 4.2. Critique......Page 156 5.1. Thesis......Page 164 5.2. Critique......Page 169 6.1. Thesis......Page 177 6.2. Critique......Page 191 6 Conclusion and Implications for International Law......Page 203 Bibliography......Page 211 Index......Page 231 To find the reasons countries comply with international law despite the lack of a coercive power forcing them to do so, Burgstaller (Vienna University School of Law) first considers the influence of changing economic, political and social environments and of contemporary philosophies on compliance theory. He also discusses norms and theories of norm compliance. He approaches his analysis of contemporary compliance theories, such as those by Hanspeter Neuhold, Thomas Franck, Anne-Marie Slaughter and Andrew Moravcsik, by examining the political theory on which each author relies. Burgstaller concludes with an argument for a cosmopolitan communitarianist approach. Nijhoff is an imprint of Brill. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)