Document Type
Article
Journal Title
International Legal Theory
Volume
2
First Page
31
Publication Date
1996
Abstract
To be "effective" international law must be obeyed. Often it is, even by unopposably powerful nations such as the United States of America. Why? Force and coercion cannot be the reason, but fear plays a role-the fear of appearing unjust in one's own eyes, or the eyes of one's friends.
Recommended Citation
Mortimer N. Sellers,
Comment on Tacsan's The Effectiveness of International Law: AnAlternative Approach,
2
International Legal Theory
31
(1996).
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