The United States and the Rule of Law in International Affairs

The United States has often proclaimed its support for the rule of law ininternational affairs but has found it increasingly difficult to adhere to itin practic... » 

The United States has often proclaimed its support for the rule of law ininternational affairs but has found it increasingly difficult to adhere to itin practice. John Murphy shows the wideranging difficulties standing in theway of US adherence to the rule of law. The book also examines the reasons forthe declining US support for the international institutions it was instrumentalin creating and US unwillingness to support new initiatives in internationallaw which enjoy the support of most other members of the world community. «