Michael Byers holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He has written several books, including War Law (Douglas & McIntyre, 2005). Byers is a regular commentator on CBC on programs such as The Current and The National, and a frequent contributor to the Globe and Mail as well as other national and international periodicals. He recently announced his candidacy for Vancouver Centre's federal NDP and is writing about his views, the issues and the latest news at his blog. Check in daily at byers.typepad.com.