Symposium on Erin Pobjie’s prohibited force: Reflections on the utility of Erin Pobjie’s ‘Type Theory’ approach to the meaning of ‘use of force’

Green, James

Abstract

This post is part of a symposiuym engaging with Erin Pobjie’s book Prohibited Force: The Meaning of ‘Use of Force’ in International Law (CUP, 2024). It critiques, and aims to explore the utility of, the ‘type theory’ approach to determining whether an action constitutes a prohibited ‘use of force’ under international law, which the book advocates for. The ‘type theory’ approach has substantial benefits as an analytical tool, but the post argues that we need to be cautious about overstating how far it can provide clear answers in practice, especially in relation to ‘borderline cases’.

• Digital Artefact Type: Blog Post
• Online Publication Date: Nov 14, 2024
• Publication Date: Nov 14, 2024
• Deposit Date: Mar 17, 2025
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/13948457
• External URL: https://opiniojuris.org/2024/11/14/symposium-on-erin-pobjies-prohibited-force-reflections-on-the-utility-of-erin-pobjies-type-theory-approach-to-the-meaning-of-use-of-force/