ABSTRACT
'If I had the power to do so, I would make this book compulsory reading for all who exercise political power in our world today! Instead, I will keep my fingers crossed that it will be read by as many members of Congress and of the current US administration as possible, and by a wide cross-section of policy analysts, diplomats, academics and human rights defenders.' - Mary Robinson, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Wars on Terrorism and Iraq provides a timely and critical analysis of the impact of the wars on terrorism and Iraq on human rights particularly internationally, as well as related tensions between unilateralism and multilateralism in US foreign policy. The distinguished contributors examine the consequences for international relations and world order of the traditional standard bearer for human rights and democracy (the United States) appearing not to be championing the rule of law and negotiated conflict resolution. The authors also suggest effective policies to promote greater fulfilment of human rights in order to achieve peaceful accord within nations, and stability internationally.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |24 pages
The serendipity of war, human rights, and sovereignty
part |2 pages
Part 1 Framing the debate
chapter 2|14 pages
Pre-emption and exceptionalism in U.S. foreign policy
part |2 pages
Part 2 Human rights and the war on terrorism
chapter |21 pages
3U.S. foreign policy and human rights in an era of insecurity
chapter 5|20 pages
The fight against terrorism
part |2 pages
PART 3 U.S. unilateralism in the wake of Iraq