ABC of International Law
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
An accessible glossary-style introduction by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Defines core international law concepts in plain language: sources, treaties, jurisdiction, state responsibility, sanctions and dispute settlement.
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