This monograph analyses the historical evolution of the laws of occupation as a special branch of international humanitarian law (IHL), focusing on the extent t

The law of occupation imposes two types of obligations on an army that seizes control of enemy land during armed conflict: obligations to respect and protect th

The customary law of belligerent occupation goes back to the Hague and Geneva Conventions. Recent instances of such occupation include Iraq, the former Yugoslav

Explores the use of armed force in occupied territory under different international law branches.

This book presents a systematic analysis of the notion of control in the law of military occupation. It will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers a