International Law
International Law is the body of rules and principles governing relations among states and other international actors. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including treaties, customary law, state responsibility, international dispute settlement, and human rights, and it operates in a decentralized system based on consent and reciprocity.
Key points
- State sovereignty is a fundamental principle, but it is not absolute and is subject to limitations under international law.
- International law relies heavily on state consent, but customary international law binds all states, except persistent objectors.