Islands and International Law

Islands and International Law by Donald R Rothwell explores the contentious status of islands within public international law. Despite its significance, there has been a lack of comprehensive studies addressing this issue. This book fills that gap by offering an authoritative overview of how public international law operates in relation to islands.

Written by one of the world's leading public international lawyers, this work delves deeply into key issues such as artificial islands, archipelagos, sovereignty, territorial rights, maritime entitlements, and governance. It provides in-depth exploration and analysis, making it a valuable resource for understanding these complex legal matters.

Through its thorough examination of these subjects, Islands and International Law is poised to become a classic text in the field of international law.