Encounters between Foreign Relations Law and International Law: Bridges and Boundaries

Foreign relations law and public international law are closely related academic fields that depend on each other for their mutual construction and identity. Understanding this relationship is essential for upholding constitutional values and enabling states to engage in international cooperation. The book explores the encounters between the two fields and offers perspectives for a constructive engagement between the two, arguing that the delimitation between the two fields occurs in a hybrid zone of interaction that requires bridges and boundaries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 415 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Foreign relations law and public international law are two closely related academic fields that often fail to communicate effectively. This groundbreaking volume demonstrates that the two are inextricably linked and rely on each other for their mutual construction and identity. A deeper understanding of this relationship is essential for upholding fundamental constitutional values such as democracy, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, while also enabling states to engage in meaningful forms of international cooperation. The book delves into the intricate interactions between these two fields and offers insightful perspectives for a constructive engagement between them. Collectively, the contributions argue that the boundary between the two fields exists in a hybrid zone of interaction that necessitates both bridges and boundaries. Bridges are needed to facilitate the relationship between the two fields, while boundaries are crucial for preserving the essential normative expectations of both domestic and international law. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

ISBN-13: 9781108931816