title: The Concept of Security in International Law
abstract: Human beings are irrational; this is the premise upon which I approach the subject of international law and security. Modern social sciences have embraced the assumption of human rationalism as the predominant philosophical foundation for intellectual and social advancement. However, when faced with a threat to their own security, human societies are driven by fear and compelled to react under considerable uncertainty. The role and limit of international law as a means of regulating irrational b
journal: Directory of Open access Books (OAPEN Foundation)