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Definition of International Law

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International Law
International law is a collection of rules governing
relations between states.

Individuals and international organizations—two of

the most dynamic and vital elements of modern
international law
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International Law

International Law is the collection of rules and regulations

that have evolved over the past few centuries.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) - the Netherlands –

is the judicial body of the United Nations and is responsible
for resolving disputes among states
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International Law

International law is the set of rules,

agreements and treaties that are binding
between countries.
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International Law

When sovereign states enter into

agreements that are binding and
enforceable, it’s called international
law.
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International Law

International law is distinct from international

comity, which comprises legally nonbinding
practices adopted by states for reasons of courtesy
Week 001:Definition of International Law

International Law

International law is distinct from international

comity, which comprises legally nonbinding
practices adopted by states for reasons of
courtesy
Week 001:Definition of International Law

International Law

International law is distinct from international

comity, which comprises legally nonbinding
practices adopted by states for reasons of
courtesy
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International Law

International law is an independent system

of law existing outside the legal orders of
particular states.
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International Law

International law is a distinctive part of the

general structure of international relations.
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International Law

The rules of international law are rarely

enforced by military means or even by the
use of economic sanctions.
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International Law

States that break these rules—sometimes

called Rogue States—are usually treated with
wariness by the rest of the world.
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International Law
Issues:
• Human rights
• Treatment of refugees
• Prosecution for international crimes
• Arms agreements and controls
• How states can claim new territories
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International Law
Issues:
• Regulating common spaces like water and outer space
• Trade between states
• Preventing war
• When it’s okay for a state to use force
• Fair treatment of prisoners
• Preserving the environment
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Sources/References:

• https://legalcareerpath.com/international-law/
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/international-law#ref233495
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/international-law/Custom
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/international-
law/Custom#ref233501
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/international-law/International-
law-and-municipal-law#ref233499
• https://www.sparknotes.com/us-government-and-politics/political-
science/international-politics/section3/