Wars on Terrorism and Iraq provides a timely and critical analysis of the impact of the wars on terrorism and Iraq on human rights particularly internationally, as well as related tensions in U.S. foreign policy.

'If I had the power to do so, I would make this book compulsory reading for all who exercise political power in our world today! Instead, I will keep my fingers crossed that it will be read by as many members of Congress and of the current US administration as possible, and by a wide cross-section of policy analysts, diplomats, academics and human rights defenders.' - Mary Robinson, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Wars on Terrorism & Iraq provides a timely and critical analysis of the impact of the wars on terrorism and Iraq on human rights particularly internationally, as well as related tensions between unilateralism and multilateralism in U.S. foreign policy. The distinguished contributors examine the consequences for international relations and world order of the traditional standard bearer for human rights and democracy (the United States) appearing not to be championing the rule of law and negotiated conflict resolution. The authors also suggest effective policies to promote greater fulfillment of human rights in order to achieve peaceful accord within nations and stability internationally. Contributors include; Mary Robinson, Tom J. Farer, Judith Lichtenberg, Da

Foreword, Mary Robinson Introduction Part 1: Framing the Debate 1. The Interplay of US Domestic Issues, Human Rights, and US Foreign Policy Tom J. Farer 2. Precedent and Example in the International Arena Judith Lichtenberg Part 2: The War on Terrorism and Human Rights 3. US Foreign Policy and Human Rights in an Era of Insecurity David P. Forsythe 4. Unintended International Consequences of the War on Terrorism Jack Donnelly 5. The Bush Administration's Neglect of Human Rights in Fighting Terrorism: The boomerang effect Ken Roth Part 3: US Multilateralism in the Wake of Iraq 6. Bush, Iraq, and the UN: Whose idea was this anyway? Edward C. Luck 7. The War Against Iraq: Strategic and normative implications Mohammed Ayoob 8. The Future of US-European Relations Chantal de Jonge Oudraat 9. Legal Unilateralism Jose Alvarez 10. Tactical Multilateralism: US foreign policy toward the Middle East Bruce Jones Conclusion