Concept information
social science subjects
politics and international relations
governance
international organization (political science)
Preferred term
international law and treaties
Definition
- International law and treaties form the basis of global governance. International law is understood to be the range of rules, norms, and practices created by states (and increasingly by other international actors) to govern their interaction, so that mutual goals such as international order, justice, or development can be achieved. [Source: Encyclopedia of Governance; International Law and Treaties]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/international_law_and_treaties
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