Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

国際法を横断する国家の沈黙
Azaria, Danae, State Silence Across International Law: Meaning, Context, and Developments. 368 pp. 2025:4 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <739-339>
ISBN 978-0-19-891262-0 hard ¥35,200.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00

The words and actions of states have a significant influence on international law. But what of silence and inaction? During the twentieth and twenty-first century, the framework of international law underwent profound transformation. As a result, the contexts in which State silence may be interpreted have become complex and are not well understood. In light of these new realities, this ground-breaking volume explores the evolving legal meaning and effects of State silence in international law-making. Across sixteen chapters, this book questions the circumstances that necessitate a State's reaction, the factors influencing a State's ability to respond, and how a period of silence should be assessed. It also investigates whether and how the shift in international law from bilateralism towards community interests, multilateralism, intergovernmental institutions, and expert bodies, including international courts and tribunals, affect the interpretation of State silence. Furthermore, it probes whether and how advancements in communication, the increased number of States, and their diverse characteristics influence this interpretation. Examining these issues across multiple facets of international law, the book demonstrates the ubiquity of State silence and its legal significance in different fields, and the contextual factors that come together to interpret State silence in a particular instance. Through this exploration, the broad question of state silence's role in either maintaining stability or enabling change is scrutinised. Featuring contributions from twenty-one experts, State Silence Across International Law is a must read for anyone interested in understanding state silence as a factor across different areas of law, including peace and security, international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and international economic law, among others.

国際法　第3版
Hernandez, Gleider, International Law. 3rd ed. 736 pp. 2025:5 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <739-340>
ISBN 978-0-19-891847-9 paper ¥12,668.- (税込) GB￡ 44.99

International Law provides a comprehensive yet student-focused approach to the subject, providing a contemporary and stimulating account of international law. With a rigorous and critical approach supported by engaging and thought-provoking learning features, this book encourages students to engage with legal debates and controversies. Key features - Offers comprehensive coverage of the central issues in public international law, introducing the key areas of debate in an engaging and accessible way - Takes a contemporary, sometimes critical approach to international law, encouraging students to engage with areas of controversy and consider how they affect the world today - Supported by thought-provoking learning features, including theory and debate boxes, contemporary developments, case spotlights, historical background boxes, and annotated recommended reading - Also available as an e-book with author videos, access to online resources like discussion questions and critical thinking frameworks, and accessible functionality and navigation features to offer extra learning support New to this edition - Treatment of recent events including the armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia; the Israel invasion of Gaza after the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023; the ongoing Yemeni conflict relating to the Houthis; governmental instability in Niger, Mali, and Sudan; and the European Union's anti-coercion instrument. - Coverage of recent ICJ judgments and opinions of note, including Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory advisory opinion; Allegations of Violations of the Genocide Convention (Ukraine v Russia); Violations of the Genocide Convention cases (Gambia v Myanmar; South Africa v Israel); and more. - Coverage of regional and international courts, including ITLOS (e.g., Commission of Small Island States in respect of Climate Change advisory opinion); ICC decisions (e.g., the arrest warrants against President Putin and Prime Minister Netanyahu); ECtHR judgments (e.g., Verein KlimaSeniorinnen v Switzerland); CJEU judgments (e.g., Venezuela v European Council); and the IACtHR (e.g., Habitantes de la Oroya v Peru). - Integration of key proposals of the ILC, including work on general principles and subsidiary sources, immunity of State officials, and the effects of sea-level rise in international law. - Coverage of selected domestic practice and judgments, including WZW Klimaatzaak v Belgium (Belgium) and new legislative developments such as reforms to foreign State immunity. legislation (China) and modifications of criminal law and procedure (Ukraine). - Coverage of emerging treaty and other international law developments, including biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction; climate change agreements at multilateral COPs; and new forms of accountability for armed conflicts. - Ongoing debates and proposals including the establishment of a potential special tribunal for aggression in Ukraine, the intensification of unilateral coercive measures by Western States against Russia and Venezuela, the outcome of global climate negotiations, and ongoing work on the regulation of multinational enterprises. Digital formats and resources The third edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with introductory videos by the author, discussion questions, critical thinking frameworks, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks.

なぜ核兵器は違法で、廃絶されねばならないか
Kramer, Ronald C., Apocalyptic Crimes: Why Nuclear Weapons Are Illegal and Must Be Abolished. (Critical Issues in Crime and Society) 314 pp. 2025:3 (Rutgers U. Pr., US) <739-342>
ISBN 978-1-9788-3934-2 hard ¥16,076.- (税込) US$ 74.95 *
ISBN 978-1-9788-3933-5 paper ¥6,424.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

In 2023, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the iconic Doomsday Clock to ninety seconds to midnight-the closest to midnight, or civilization-ending apocalypse, it has ever been. Designed at the onset of the Cold War amid new fears of atomic weapons, the Doomsday Clock is a symbolic countdown to annihilation. Now, a generation later, the world is more vulnerable than ever to the nuclear weapons it sought to warn against. In Apocalyptic Crimes, Ronald C. Kramer reconsiders the immense danger these weapons pose to humanity, examining the use, threat to use, and continued possession of nuclear weapons from a criminological perspective. Kramer argues that any country holding on to its nuclear arsenal-including the United States-is committing a criminal act. Offering a sharp rebuke to the common claim that nuclear stockpiles serve to deter the escalation of conflict, Apocalyptic Crimes emphasizes the harm caused by the mere possession of these deadly weapons. It further considers the culpability of political officials, acting as representatives of the state, whose threatening statements about nuclear weapons contain actions or omissions that violate specific international laws. But Kramer also shows how a nuclear apocalypse might be averted and offers a pathway to disarmament. Through critical analysis and a specific criminology of nuclear weapons, Kramer outlines the political actions necessary to rewind the Doomsday Clock and pull the world back from the brink of destruction-before the clock strikes midnight.

中谷和弘著　国際法の万華鏡
Nakatani, Kazuhiro, The Kaleidoscope of International Law. 300 pp. 2025:1 (Springer, GW) <739-343>
ISBN 978-981-9600-61-8 hard ¥37,132.- (税込) EUR 159.99

デジタルの弾力性－サイバーセキュリティと人工知能への国際的・国内的法対応
Stephens, Dale / Stubbs, Matthew / White, Samuel (eds.), Digital Resilience: International and Domestic Legal Responses to Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. 188 pp. 2025:2 (Springer, GW) <739-285>
ISBN 978-981-9797-45-5 hard ¥39,453.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book arises from a cybersecurity conference at the University of Adelaide attended by a group of government and academic experts. It presents the possible responses Australia can take to deter and respond to cybersecurity threats. It also examines the legal responsibility for cyber security and artificial intelligence, asking who (if anyone) bears responsibility for the myriad legal issues that arise. This book presents an authoritative legal framework for understanding the liability and responsibility of actors involved in cyberspace and the use of artificial intelligence. Providing an overarching summary of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence threats, followed by detailed analysis of potential authorizations and limitations regulating policy and governance responses, this book canvases a wide spectrum of civil and criminal frameworks. It is comprehensive enough to be useful for a wide cross-section of the Australian society in a range of sectors: individual users, small businesses, tertiary institutions, large corporations, and government. It is also beneficial to military personnel in outlining the legal frameworks available in times of armed conflict.

ジェノサイドと生存権－国際刑事法の説明
Kourtis, Dimitrios A., Genocide and the Right to Exist: An International Criminal Law Account. (International Criminal Justice Series 36) 674 pp. 2025:1 (T. M. C. Asser Pr., NE) <739-324>
ISBN 978-94-6265-658-1 hard ¥41,774.- (税込) EUR 179.99

This book delves into the complexities of genocide as a legal concept, offering a fresh perspective by exploring the rights of groups to exist under international criminal law. It presents an in-depth analysis of group rights, challenging traditional interpretations within the context of the Genocide Convention. By focusing on the conceptual and practical implications of recognizing groups as rights-holders, this work introduces a nuanced understanding of collective rights and their enforcement. What sets this approach apart is its thorough examination of both the theoretical foundations and the operational aspects of international law concerning genocide. The book provides a critical assessment of various legal theories, addressing how these can be reconciled with the dynamic nature of international human rights practices. It also highlights the potential for these theoretical frameworks to impact the protection of vulnerable groups on a global scale. The scope of this work is broad yet detailed, encompassing an analysis that will be invaluable for legal practitioners, scholars, and policymakers. It systematically addresses the ambiguities and challenges in defining and prosecuting genocide, offering strategic insights into the enhancement of legal frameworks to prevent such atrocities. The book incorporates primary archival research that brings to light new evidence on the drafting of the Genocide Convention, including cases such as that of the Greek children, which have previously been underexplored. The primary audience for the work includes academics and students in the fields of international law, international criminal law, criminal law, human rights, and genocide studies, as well as diplomats, policy-makers, legal professionals, historians, sociologists, anthropologists, philosophers specializing in genocide, and genocide scholars in general. The insights provided will be crucial for anyone committed to advancing the understanding and implementation of international law protecting group rights. Dimitrios Kourtis holds a PhD and is a Post-doctoral Researcher and Teaching Fellow in the Department of International Studies at the Faculty of Law of the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece.