The ever-ending geography of international law: The changing nature of the international system and the challenge to international law: A reply to Daniel Bethlehem

Abstract

Daniel Bethlehem makes a convincing case in 'The End of Geography' that the growing challengesof our contemporary world require a move from our state-centred international legalsystem. This reply places Bethlehem's voice among a growing list of those who either describeor prescribe a move from the traditional Westphalian state system. It argues, however, thatthe challenges have always been transboundary and that the Westphalian state system hasnever been as strong or as long-lived as envisaged by its critics. © The Author, 2014.