By Cenap Çakmak A recurring puzzle in contemporary international relations is why the rules governing the use of force—particularly the prohibition on unilateral use of force—have failed to prevent recurring crises in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Venezuela, Syria, and elsewhere. Public and academic debates typically respond with familiar questions: What does international law provide? Who violated which rule? What sanctions apply? While these are understandable questions, they are not the most...

By Cenap Çakmak Onikilevha Publishing House, İstanbul, 2024 The objective of this book is to underscore the importance of comprehending...

By Cenap Çakmak and Murat Ustaoğlu Introductory Note On an unexpected full-scale move, major armed groups that claimed to be legitimate...