This book provides a systematic and comprehensive assessment of the relationship between international law and peace settlement practice, across core settlement issues and from an inter-disciplinary perspective. It is an indispensable reference and scholarly contribution for academics and practitioners working on conflict resolution.

Provides a comprehensive assessment of the relationship between international law and peace settlement practice over core settlement issues.

'In the midst of peace negotiations - when ending violence is the primary goal - conflict parties, mediators and others often find themselves confronting complicated questions about matters on the fringes of international (and domestic) law. As the contributors to International Law and Peace Settlements explain, there are seldom clear cut answers to these questions. That is exactly why the volume is so valuable. Through the depth and nuance of its exploration of the 'law' of peace and its extraordinary breadth across time, types of conflict and regions, it provides access to the complicated field. For practitioners and scholars concerned with peace-making, it is essential reading.' Christina Murray, Senior Adviser on Constitutions, Mediation Standby Team, Mediation Support Unit, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, United Nations