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Foreign & International Law - The Crime of Aggression: The Quest for Justice in an Age of Drones, Cyberattacks, Insurgents, and Autocrats (Human Rights and Crimes against Humanity, 31)

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Book Synopsis: A gripping behind-the-scenes account of the dramatic legal fight to hold leaders personally responsible for aggressive war. On July 17, 2018, starting an unjust war became a prosecutable international crime alongside genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Instead of collective state responsibility, our leaders are now personally subject to indictment for crimes of aggression, from invasions and preemptions to drone strikes and cyberattacks. The Crime of Aggression is Noah Weisbord's riveting insider's account of the high-stakes legal fight to enact this historic legislation and hold politicians accountable for the wars they start. Weisbord, a key drafter of the law for the International Criminal Court, takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most consequential legal dramas in modern international diplomacy. Drawing on in-depth interviews and his own invaluable insights, he sheds critical light on the motivations of the prosecutors, diplomats, and military strategists who championed the fledgling prohibition on unjust war—and those who tried to sink it. He untangles the complex history behind the measure, tracing how the crime of aggression was born at the Nuremberg trials only to fall dormant during the Cold War, and he draws lessons from such pivotal events as the collapse of the League of Nations, the rise of the United Nations, September 11, and the war on terror. The power to try leaders for unjust war holds untold promise for the international order, but also great risk. In this incisive and vitally important book, Weisbord explains how judges in such cases can balance the imperatives of justice and peace, and how the fair prosecution of aggression can humanize modern statecraft.

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Looking for a gripping and thought-provoking read that delves into the complex world of international law and politics? Look no further than "The Crime of Aggression: The Quest for Justice in an Age of Drones, Cyberattacks, Insurgents, and Autocrats." This captivating book takes you behind the scenes of a historic legal battle, where leaders are held personally accountable for aggressive war.

Written by Noah Weisbord, a key drafter of the law for the International Criminal Court, "The Crime of Aggression" gives you an insider's perspective on the fight to establish a framework that prosecutes politicians for the wars they start. Through in-depth interviews and insightful analysis, Weisbord sheds light on the motivations of those who championed the prohibition on unjust war.

But this book goes beyond historical accounts and offers valuable lessons for the present. Weisbord connects pivotal events such as the collapse of the League of Nations, the rise of the United Nations, and the war on terror to the quest for justice in an era of rapidly evolving warfare.

This book not only uncovers the complex history of the crime of aggression but also highlights the potential it holds for the international order. However, there are risks involved in trying leaders for unjust war. In "The Crime of Aggression," Weisbord explores the delicate balance between justice and peace, shedding light on how fair prosecution can humanize modern statecraft.

Don't miss your chance to gain insights into the fight for accountability in global politics. Get your copy of "The Crime of Aggression: The Quest for Justice in an Age of Drones, Cyberattacks, Insurgents, and Autocrats" now and be immersed in a thrilling narrative of courtroom battles and the pursuit of a more just world.

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