INTERNATIONAL LAW
International law From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search "Law of Nations" redirects here. For the 18th-century political treatise, see The Law of Nations . Illustrated title page "Hugo the Great of the Truth of the Christian Worship." Along with the earlier work of Francisco de Vitoria and Alberico Gentili , Hugo Grotius laid the foundations for international law. International law , also known as public international law and law of nations , [1] is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally accepted in relations between nations . [2] [3] It establishes normative guidelines and a common conceptual framework for states to follow across a broad range of domains, including war, diplomacy, trade, and human rights. International law thus provides a mean for states to practice more stable, consistent, and organized international relations. [4] The sourc...