The global world is witnessing
radical transformations both at the international and national levels due to the
globalization dynamics, the struggle for power and influence, and intense
interdependence of interests among the major actors. Meanwhile, the Arab
countries failed to participate in the international decisions process, to
dismantle globalization and liberate it from the neoliberal ideology, because
of the absence of trust, the reign of Anarchy that puts restrictions on political
cooperation among the actors, the level of international economic pressures,
and the risks of the Washington Consensus on Privatization and debts rescheduling.
The Arab countries did not
benefit from the capabilities and opportunities provided by international law,
and it is enough to mention the guaranties of the advisory opinion of the
International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 9 July 2004, which confirmed the
illegal the construction of the wall by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian
Territory, in view of the principles and rules of international law.
In order to contribute to the
disclosure of some elements, manifestations and complications of the
international scene, and to understand part of the actors' behaviors,
motivations, tendencies and orientations, a specific initiative has been
launched in the form of a year book
marked with "The Arab Journal of International Law-ARJIL-", which is
interested in studying the implications of the process of international law and
their effects on the Arab area, and its manifestations on political, economic,
cultural, environmental perspectives, etc.
The Arab Journal of
International Law aspires to observe the interactions of the international law
process, examine international policies, and study the manifestations of this
in the Arab area from a legal (and normative), political, economic, social and
philosophical perspective. It also aims to contribute in bridging the research
gap, and to address the major challenges facing the Arab region (Such as
climate changes, migration, disintegration and vulnerability), the potential
for self-visibility, defending the common international responsibility to
protect diversity and variety, and strengthening the human and environmental common
among different civilizations, nations and societies.
