Silas Kearns

International Law: Examples and Explanations Silas Kearns

International law refers to the set of standards, rules and norms which establish a common framework and normative guidelines which are used to guide states on a wide variety of subjects such as diplomacy, war, human rights and trade. The key objective of international law is to stabilize international relations. Some of the common sources of international law are treaties, international customs, international organizations, and law of the sea. States which do not abide by the international law can be met with coercive actions which can range from diplomatic and economic pressures to military interventions. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of international law and related fields. It presents the complex subject of international law in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.