Beth Simmons demonstrates through a combination of statistical analysis and case studies that the ratification of treaties generally leads to better human right

The rule of law.

International law is much debated and discussed, but poorly understood. Does international law matter, or do states regularly violate it with impunity? If inter

The chapters in this volume are based on the papers that were presented at the Calcutta seminar organized in March 1992 by the ILA Committee on Lehal Aspects of

The acceptance of human rights and minority rights, the increasing role of international financial institutions, and globalization have led many observers to qu