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Belligerent Reprisals from Enforcement to Reciprocity explores the complex dynamics of retaliation in armed conflict through a novel theoretical framework. Francesco Romani examines how states employ reprisals as instruments of enforcement and reciprocity, moving beyond conventional analyses that treat retaliation as purely punitive or deterrent.
The book develops a comprehensive theory that distinguishes between enforcement-based reprisals designed to compel compliance with international humanitarian law and reciprocity-based reprisals motivated by proportional response. Romani draws on historical case studies and contemporary conflicts to demonstrate how belligerent reprisals function within the constraints of international law and the practical realities of modern warfare.
This scholarly work contributes significantly to international relations, conflict studies, and humanitarian law by providing policymakers, scholars, and legal experts with a deeper understanding of retaliation patterns in conflict and their implications for international security and rule of law.
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