An Outline of the Challenges
An Outline of the Challenges
This chapter introduces the security, legal and operational challenges presented by contemporary conflict. It also provides a chapter outline of the issues addressed in this book related to the unique nature of non-State actor threats, the role of the State in addressing those threats, and the challenges presented to security forces having to fight at the boundaries of the various bodies of law applicable to such conflict.
Keywords: international law, State self-defense, armed conflict, humanitarian law, human rights, terrorism, insurgents, organized crime
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