Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-323) and index.

Early forms of international administration ; Evolving peace operations ; UN international administrations, the 'light footprint' approach and the occupation of Iraq ; The competence of the United Nations to engage in comprehensive peace-building and international territorial administration ; The legal status of territories and states under international administration ; The temporary nature of authority ; Human rights obligations of international actors ; The laws of occupation ; Civil administration ; The rule of law and judicial reconstruction ; Institution-building and democratic governance ; Exit strategies and post-conflict administration ; Internationalisation, consultation and local ownership ; International administration, the light footprint and beyond.