Syrian War - Between Justice and Political Reality

This book addresses the main aspects of the conflict in Syria, focusing on the intersection between legal and political areas from a perspective of scholars and practitioners from the region and beyond. Intended primarily for scholars and practitioners, it will also appeal to anyone interested in understanding the Syrian War.

List of contents

1. Introduction: an overview of stakeholders and interests Hilly Moodrick, Even Khen, Nir Boms and Sareta Ashraph; Part I. The Syrian War: Factual and Legal Framework: 2. Syria- international use of force and humanitarian intervention Amichai Cohen; 3. Legal classification of the conflict(s) in Syria Tom Gal; 4. The Syrian government's war against its people Eyal Zisser; 5. All the red lines: the Syrian conflict and its assault on international humanitarian law Sareta Ashraph; 6. Scorched earth in Syria: between crimes against humanity and genocide Hilly Moodrick, Even Khen and Yael Siman; 7. Weaponising gender: sexual violence in the Syrian conflict Lina Biscaia; Part II. The Syrian Neighbourhood: 8. Proxy wars in Syria: exploitation of the Palestinian issue in the Syrian crisis Moran Levanoni; 9. A northern dilemma: understanding Israel's actions facing the Syrian War Nir Boms; 10. The spillover effects of the Syrian Civil War: regional ramifications Joel D. Parker; 11. Syrian refugees in Europe: assessing challenges, practices and integration policies Francesco Farinelli; Part III. A New Syria in a New World Order? Assessing Legal and Political Implications: 12. Transitional justice without transition: the international community's efforts in Syria Beth Van Schaack; 13. Syrian Kurds: rising from the ashes of persecution Sirwan Kajjo; 14. Epilogue: the future of Syria and the Middle East Kamal Allabwani; 15. Conclusion Hilly Moodrick-Even Khen, Nir Boms and Sareta Ashraph.

Summary

This book addresses the main aspects of the conflict in Syria, focusing on the intersection between legal and political areas from a perspective of scholars and practitioners from the region and beyond. Intended primarily for scholars and practitioners, it will also appeal to anyone interested in understanding the Syrian War.

Product details

• Authors: Hilly Boms Moodrick-Even Khen
• Assisted by: Sareta Ashraph (Editor), Nir T. Boms (Editor), Boms Nir T. (Editor), Hilly Moodrick-Even Khen (Editor), Moodrick-Even Khen Hilly (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781108738095
• ISBN: 978-1-108-73809-5
• No. of pages: 335
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; Human Rights, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General, LAW / International, LAW / Public, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Middle Eastern, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civil Rights, International Relations, Middle East, Politics & government, Public International Law, Politics and government, Civil rights & citizenship, Human rights, civil rights, International Organisations & Institutions, Regional Government Policies, Regional, state and other local government policies