Jachec-Neale, Agnieszka,

The concept of military objectives in international law and targeting practice / Agnieszka Jachec-Neale. - xiv, 294 pages ; 24 cm. - Routledge research in the law of armed conflict . - Routledge research in the law of armed conflict. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-285) and index.

Part I. The concept and definition of military objective -- The concept of military objective -- Nature, location, use and purpose -- Effective contribution to military action -- Definite military advantage -- Methods of achieving military advantage -- Problematic cases -- Part II. Operationalisation of the definition of military objective --Military doctrine and international law -- Problems of legal interoperability in relation to the identification of lawful targets.

9781138818408 RM572.85 1138818402


War (International law)
Targeted killing (International law)
Military weapons--Law and legislation.
Combatants and noncombatants (International law)
War--Protection of civilians.