This book is primarily aimed at the law student although it may also be of relevance to those studying international relations. The book covers the main topics of public international law and is designed to serve both as a textbook and as a cases and materials book. Extracts of all the major relevant treaties and cases, together with significant contributions from a variety of academic writers, are included. The author introduces the materials and provides a commentary to them. The rules of international law are illustrated using the most up to date examples.