Of what do international relations consist? In what ways does it affect the behaviour of states?
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international relations
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published 21/05/2008
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International law has always been a significant subject of debate, but in the past hundred years this debate has intensified. Not only has the debate posed questions like Of what does international law consist? but also it has further questioned the authenticity, legitimacy, and sheer existence of international law. Theorists, legal students, and states are also continuously discussing Is International law really law?
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- What is international law?
- This second definition is a much more effective one in trying to capture the complex realm of international law.
- International law is composed of a variety of sources.
- In a more theoretical scope, how does international law affect the actions of states?
- The controversy will likely continue, as states argue about sovereignty, national citizenship versus international citizenship and the legitimacy of international law.
