{"product_id":"9781786992987","title":"Africa and the Backlash Against International Courts","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAfrica and the Backlash Against International Courts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Peter Brett, Line Engbo Gissel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the start of the twenty-first century the story of Africa's engagement with international law was one of marked commitment and meaningful contributions. Africa pioneered new areas of law and legal remedies, such as international criminal law and universal jurisdiction, and gave human rights jurisdiction to a number of new international courts. However, in recent years, African states have mobilised politically and collectively against the regional courts and the International Criminal Court, contesting these institutions' authority and legitimacy at national, regional and international levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfrica and the Backlash Against International Courts\u003c\/i\u003e provides the first comprehensive account of this important phenomenon, bringing together original fieldwork, empirical analysis and a critical overview of the diverse scholarship on both international and African regional courts. Moving beyond conventional explanations, Brett and Gissel use this remarkable research to show how the actions of African states should instead be seen as part of a growing desire for a more equal global order; a trend that not only has huge implications for Africa's international relations, but that could potentially change the entire practice of international law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This erudite and engaging book digs into the complexity of sovereignty to show how backlash against international justice is rooted in broader legitimation strategies African states engage.” —\u003ci\u003eKerstin Bree Carlson, University of Southern Denmark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“'The relationship between African states and international courts has long called for careful, compassionate, and comprehensive reflection. This book offers just that and is bound to be essential reading for those interested in \"backlash\" and global equality.” —\u003ci\u003eMark Kersten, University of Toronto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“'The authors explore African states' complex entanglements with a wide range of international and regional courts with theoretical sophistication and superb empirical depth. A must-read for anyone interested in the historical and political undercurrents that determine these modern phenomena.” —\u003ci\u003ePhil Clark, School of Oriental and African Studies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781786992987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Zed Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40769662714062,"sku":"9781786992987","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_c3d2cd39-f734-4c2a-96a8-5970149f87eb.jpg?v=1642055888","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781786992987","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}