International Law provides comprehensive and concise coverage of the central issues in public international law. The text takes a critical perspective on various aspects of international law, introducing the controversies and areas of debate without assuming prior knowledge of the topics discussed. Supporting learning features, including central issues boxes, chapter summaries, recommended reading, and discussion questions highlight the essential points. Topics covered include sources of international law, the law of treaties, actors, and jurisdiction. The text also looks at human rights, environmental law, economic law, dispute settlement, the use of force, and armed conflict in an international law setting.