Contemporary International Law: An 'Empire of Law' or the 'Law of Empire'?

Introduction. I. The ideal of Law: a). The United States and the United Nations. b). International Investment Treaties. II. Counter-Narrative: Law of Empire: a). The Security Council: Legislating Hegemony. b). International Investment. III. The complexity of Contemporary International Regimes: a). The backlash against the Security Council. b). Constraint of Empire in International Investment. IV. A contemporary approach to understanding, Empire.: a) Ancient Empire. b). The modern Empire of Law. V. Conclusion.