Includes bibliographical references (p. [262]-282) and index.

Introduction -- The possibility of self-defence against non-state actors -- The parameters of self-defence -- Counter measures taken outside the self-defence framework -- Force against non-state actors as armed conflict -- Non-traditional models of armed conflict -- Status of individuals and the regulation of force -- The principal practices and primarily affected rights -- Extraterritorial applicability of human rights law -- Concurrent applicability of international humanitarian law and international human rights law -- Concluding chapter.