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The Hague Peace Conferences of 1899 and 1907 addressed three interconnected topics: peaceful dispute resolution, armament restrictions, and the laws of war. The first two aimed to prevent war by encouraging states to limit their military capabilities rather than directly restricting their right to war. The third focused on mitigating war's brutality when prevention failed. While the Conferences successfully codified laws of war, they struggled with peaceful dispute resolution and ultimately did not limit armaments, failing to prevent World War I. This volume commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Second Hague Peace Conference, examining its legacy in light of contemporary issues. It features 27 contributions addressing urgent matters such as non-proliferation, disarmament, international humanitarian law, and judicial dispute settlement. Central questions include: which promises from 1899 and 1907 remain unfulfilled and why; areas of progress or regression; and how international lawyers can shape a better future for war prevention and containment. Although the envisioned "empire of law" in international relations has not yet materialized globally, Europe has made significant strides since 1945. However, in an age of globalization, Europe cannot remain isolated and must collaborate with the global community to realize the promises of the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, aiming for peace, justice, free
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A wiser century?, Thomas Giegerich
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