Post-conflict administrations in international law international territorial administration, transitional authority and foreign occupation in theory and practice

Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-323) and index.

Early forms of international administration -- Evolving peace operations -- UN international administrations, the 'light footprint' approach and the occupation of Iraq -- The competence of the United Nations to engage in comprehensive peace-building and international territorial administration -- The legal status of territories and states under international administration -- The temporary nature of authority -- Human rights obligations of international actors -- The laws of occupation -- Civil administration -- The rule of law and judicial reconstruction -- Institution-building and democratic governance -- Exit strategies and post-conflict administration -- Internationalisation, consultation and local ownership -- International administration, the light footprint and beyond.