Whose International Law? Legal Clashes in the Ukrainian Crisis

2017 ◽  
pp. 169-188
Author(s):  
Mikulas Fabry
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Ukrainian Crisis

scholarly journals HOW THE KOSOVO CASE CAN INFLUENCE A CURRENT UKRAINIAN CRISIS

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Vladislav B. Sotirovic
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Political Crisis ◽  
Ukrainian Crisis ◽  
A Current ◽  
Fundamental Conclusion

The research topic of this article is the “Ukrainian Question” in perspective of “Kosovo precedent” within the framework of the international law, international relations and global politics. The aim of the article is to investigate the possible solutions for the current Ukrainian political crisis through the prism of “Kosovo precedent”. The article is composed by five sections dealing with the Ukrainian identity, historical background of the Ukrainian statehood, the 2014 Euromaidan coup and the beginning of the Ukrainian crisis, “Kosovo precedent” and the “Ukrainian Question” and finally with the possible political solution of the current Ukrainian crisis founded on the example of “Kosovo precedent”. The fundamental conclusion of the research is that “Kosovo precedent” already serves and will further serve in the recent future as the foundation for the territorial decomposition of Ukraine by neighbouring Russia

scholarly journals The Ukrainian Crisis: A Test for International Law?

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Marcin Marcinko ◽  
Bartosz Rogala
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
International Community ◽  
Legal Order ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Political Crisis ◽  
The Political ◽  
Hybrid Warfare ◽  
Territorial Integrity ◽  
Ukrainian Crisis

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine raises significant questions related to the fundamental features of international law. The chief concern is the efficacy of the said legal order as well as territorial integrity and right to self determination. Since the political crisis has led to a military clash, so-called hybrid warfare and the rules on occupation are also discussed. It seems the current geopolitical scene has led to what some perceive as a watering down of the rules of international law and further exposure of the flaws of the UN. International law, however, despite its shortcomings and limitations, still offers valid solutions to the international community as a way to solve not only the discussed conflict, but also many others.

scholarly journals The (in-) effectiveness of international law: A critical analysis of the rational choice theory in the light of the Ukrainian crisis 2014

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Bernadette Sangmeister
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Rational Choice ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Military Intervention ◽  
Acting Out ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
Nation States ◽  
Legal Obligations ◽  
Ukrainian Crisis

<p>The aim of this research paper is to explore the role and content of the rational choice theory in international law and to critically analyse this theory in the light of the current Ukrainian crisis: Does the Ukrainian crisis 2014 prove rational choice theorists right? Can Russia’s military intervention in Crimea and the annexation of this region be seen as the failure of the UN Charter and therefore, as an evidence for the ineffectiveness of international law? Is international law effective at all? It will be argued that the rational choice theory cannot be seen as proven right in the light of the Ukrainian crisis 2014: Although, with regard to Russia’s unlawful military intervention in Crimea, the current crisis might at first glance be considered as validating the rational choice theory and the general ineffectiveness of international law, there is as well some evidence to be found in the actions and reactions of Russia and other nation-states and institutions from which one can deduce that international law does influence states’ behaviours, that states are not merely acting out of self-interest but also out of international legal obligations and that thus the current crisis may rather serve as an example of the (overall) effectiveness of international law.</p>

scholarly journals The (in-) effectiveness of international law: A critical analysis of the rational choice theory in the light of the Ukrainian crisis 2014

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Bernadette Sangmeister
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Rational Choice ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Military Intervention ◽  
Acting Out ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
Nation States ◽  
Legal Obligations ◽  
Ukrainian Crisis

<p>The aim of this research paper is to explore the role and content of the rational choice theory in international law and to critically analyse this theory in the light of the current Ukrainian crisis: Does the Ukrainian crisis 2014 prove rational choice theorists right? Can Russia’s military intervention in Crimea and the annexation of this region be seen as the failure of the UN Charter and therefore, as an evidence for the ineffectiveness of international law? Is international law effective at all? It will be argued that the rational choice theory cannot be seen as proven right in the light of the Ukrainian crisis 2014: Although, with regard to Russia’s unlawful military intervention in Crimea, the current crisis might at first glance be considered as validating the rational choice theory and the general ineffectiveness of international law, there is as well some evidence to be found in the actions and reactions of Russia and other nation-states and institutions from which one can deduce that international law does influence states’ behaviours, that states are not merely acting out of self-interest but also out of international legal obligations and that thus the current crisis may rather serve as an example of the (overall) effectiveness of international law.</p>

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document