Politics of International Law:

1. What are the main sources of international law, and how does international law differ from municipal (domestic law)?
2. Why do states comply with international law? Are these compliance mechanisms capable of restraining even powerful states?
3. What is the fundamental purpose of the United Nations Charter, and in what ways does the Charter regulate uses of force?
4. Why do states join the UN? Do strong and weak states equally benefit from UN membership?

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Sources of International Law vs Municipal Law Sources of International Law International law is derived from various sources including treaties customary practices general principles of law recognized ... View the full answer