Flashcards: Foundations of International Law — 18 cards

Sources of international law — main types?

Treaties, customary law, general principles.

Main characteristics — sovereignty?

States possess equal rights and duties.

Legal sources — primary?

Treaties and customary law.

International disputes — resolution method?

Peaceful settlement, arbitration, courts.

International Court arbitration — nature?

Impartial, binding, procedural fairness.

Rule of law — core idea?

Laws apply equally and govern conduct.

Jus cogens — definition?

Peremptory norms that are universally binding.

Mediation vs conciliation — difference?

Mediation is non-binding; conciliation is friendly, often private.

Arbitration process — key feature?

Binding decision by an impartial arbitrator.

Treaties — role?

Legally binding agreements between states.

Customary law — develops through?

State practice and opinio juris.

Judicial decisions — function?

Interpret and develop international law.

Scholarly writings — purpose?

Interpretative guidance, analysis.

Decentralized enforcement — characteristic?

Relies on state cooperation and compliance.

Interstate relations — governed by?

International law principles and treaties.

Sovereign equality — principle?

All states have equal rights and duties.

Consent-based obligations — meaning?

States are bound by law through consent.

Rule of law — importance?

Ensures fairness, order, accountability.