Culver’s introduction (pp. 461-463) provides background information that will help set this decision in context. We’ll also be using it in the way he suggests at the end—namely, as a source of examples of the views of international law we’ve been considering over the last several weeks. So look for such examples as you read it.

The material Culver has left out is neither very extensive nor very significant; but, if you are curious, you can find the full decision on line at

http://www.icj-cij.org/icjwww/icases/iunan/iunan_judgment_advisory%20opinion_19960708/iunan_ijudgment_19960708_Advisory%20Opinion.htm

The ICJ site also contains quite a number of other documents related to the case, including separate and dissenting opinions. You can find an index to this material at:

http://www.icj-cij.org/icjwww/icases/iunan/iunanframe.htm