Document Type
Article
Disciplines
International Law
Abstract
The dawn of a new millennium ushered in fervent excitement about the prospects for increasing international cooperation and understanding. Cold War foes peered into each other's souls and espied their common humanity; the inexorable march of globalization, was proceeding apace; and a much vaunted dialogue of civilizations was in full throttle. The world was re-focusing on narrowing the gaps between North and South, arresting the AIDS pandemic, reducing poverty and addressing issues of sustainability, particularly global warming. Exhilaration was brimming amidst a rip roaring bull market, a formidable technological revolution and a rising tsunami of affluence. The sounds of hope echoed across the planet as the aspirations of the peoples of the world and their leaders were solemnized in the Millennium Declaration. Although it was not yet peace and love in our times, there was much to celebrate. And then at the cruel stroke of midnight September 10, 2001, the reverie came to an abrupt end....
Recommended Citation
Spectar, J. M., "Beyond the Rubicon: Presidential Leadership, International Law & the Use of Force in the Long Hard Slog" (2006). Connecticut Journal of International Law. 459.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/cjil/459
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