Justification of Responsibility in the UN Security Council

Published in 2018 by Routledge, a division of the Taylor & Francis Group, this academic work by Holger Niemann emerged from the broader field of international relations theory. The book addresses the complex mechanisms of political and legal responsibility within the UN Security Council, specifically focusing on how accountability is constructed and contested during international crises. It reflects a growing scholarly interest in the normative dimensions of global governance and the structural challenges faced by international institutions in the post-Cold War era.

The design and conceptual framework of the volume reflect the rigorous standards of the Routledge research series, prioritizing analytical depth over stylistic flair to suit an audience of political scientists and diplomatic historians. Niemann’s work is recognized for its contribution to the debate on how the UN Security Council justifies its interventions, providing a systematic theoretical model for understanding the intersection of international law and power politics. It remains a standard reference in academic circles studying the legitimacy of multilateral intervention.