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.
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