Introduction

The Advancement of International Law is a compilation of articles and book chapters by Charles Leben, Professor of Public International Law at the University of Paris (Pantheon-Assas) and Director of the Institute of Advanced International Studies (Paris). This series, first published in 1989 and 2006, contributes to the dissemination in English of works of the most eminent international law scholars writing in the French language. Consistent with its title, this book provides a theoretical understanding of what constitutes true advancement of international law. To support this ...