Public International Law in a Nutshell

Public International Law in a Nutshell, 7th Edition, offers a concise overview of the core principles, structures, and institutional frameworks governing international law. The text outlines how international legal rules are formed, recognized, and applied across global and domestic settings.

Coverage examines foundational elements such as legal sources, sovereign and institutional actors, and international procedures. It also addresses major substantive fields, including human rights, the law of the sea, environmental protection, and rules regulating the use of military force.

Intended to support students, scholars, and practitioners, the work incorporates recent treaties, official state practice, and judicial rulings from international tribunals, including decisions of the International Court of Justice.