| ID | 133971 |
| Title Proper | What to do with failed states |
| Other Title Information | a quest for a solution from the inside |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Szpak, Agnieszka |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The phenomenon of so-called failed States poses many challenges for the international community and international law as such. Are such States still international subjects or do they lose their legal personalities? How may respect for the human rights of people living in such States be ensured? What can be done about this failed States problem? Here I will first present the notion of failed States and their characteristic features and then add a few words on the Failed States Index which is the most common instrument used when delving into the failed States issue. The last section will concentrate on the solution to State failure, with special emphasis on a bottom-up approach. In my opinion this solution is highly preferable compared to the others suggested |
| `In' analytical Note | Chinese Journal of International Law Vol.13, No.2; Jun.2014: p.251-258 |
| Journal Source | Chinese Journal of International Law Vol.13, No.2; Jun.2014: p.251-258 |
| Key Words | Failed States ; Political Solution ; International Law ; International Community - IC ; Human Right ; International Organization - IO |