War, Aggression and Self-Defence

War, Aggression and Self-Defence, 6th Edition, is a textbook written by Yoram Dinstein and published by Cambridge University Press. The volume provides guidance on international legal issues governing war, peace, and the crime of aggression.

The text examines self-defence and its trigger, armed attack, alongside the various modalities of self-defence. It also addresses enforcement measures conducted under the authority of binding Security Council decisions.

Designed for senior undergraduate and first-year graduate study levels, the 2017 edition connects core legal principles to contemporary international debates and armed conflicts, including the conflict in Syria.