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International Law and Mass Violence: Colonial Roots and Practices

Speaking Out of Place

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Uncovering Colonial Roots and Legal Ambiguities in International Law

The chapter explores how the war on terror intersects with colonial histories, revealing the limitations of international law in curbing state violence. It emphasizes the complexities of applying the laws of war, uncovering biases, and addressing the structural asymmetry in compliance with legal frameworks. The conversation navigates through themes of mass violence, colonial legacies, and the challenges of critiquing excess violence within legal contexts.

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