Routledge Research in International Law Latin America and the International Court of Justice: Contributions to International Law, (Hardcover)

This book evaluates the contribution of Latin America to the development of international law at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from a multifunctional perspective. The collection shows how Latin American states have become increasingly committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes and to the promotion of international law through adjudication. It culminates with an expansion of the traditional understanding of the function of the ICJ by Latin American states, including an analysis of existing challenges in the region.This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of international law and Latin American studies.