Abstrak 
Perang Irak Dan Hukum Internasional
Atip Latifulhayat
Universitas Padjadjaran, Journal Of International Law Unpad Vol. 3 No. 1 April 2004 ISSN 0853-4187
Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Inggris
Universitas Padjadjaran, Journal Of International Law Unpad Vol. 3 No. 1 April 2004 ISSN 0853-4187
hukum internasional, Perang Irak
The war in Iraq, which could perhaps be more accurately described as the military invasion of Iraq by the United States and its coalition, has given rise to a number of international law controversies. It has also sparked opposition from the international community. The main cause of this reaction is the fact that the United States and its coalition began action in Iraq without a mandate from the United Nations Security Council. Further, they advocate an unconventional interpretation of the application of two international law concepts, i.e. the right to self-defense and humanitarian intervention. These concepts could be the main legal basis for their military action in Iraq. The writer is of the opinion that the United States’ interpretation of these concepts seems more based on their unilateralist perspective on international law, than following the commonly accepted interpretation of the international community.