International Law Matters: The Legality of Unilateral Embargoes, Suspensions of Air Transport and Restrictions on Investment by Reason of Pandemic or National Security Considerations, or in Response to Serious Breaches of International Law
摘要
In response to the worldwide spread of COVID-19 and the rise of geopolitical tensions mainly aggravated by serious violations of international law, States have imposed unilateral embargoes, suspensions of air transport, and/or restrictions on investment. This chapter explores the legality of such unilateral actions under international law. The lesson for international economic law experts is that they must acknowledge the importance of general international law to the proper understanding and interpretation of international economic law.