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22. Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit: Concept, Legal Basis & Application Hot Pursuit is a principle under international maritime law. It allows a coastal state to pursue and apprehend […]
20. Outer Space Treaty
The United Nations adopted the Outer Space Treaty—officially titled the ‘Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer […]
Legal effects of recognition
Recognition in international law refers to the formal acknowledgment by one state of the existence, legitimacy, or status of another state or government. This act […]
16. International custom
International custom is one of the primary sources of international law, recognized under Article 38(1)(b) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). […]
15. Security Council
Security Council: The Powerhouse of Global Peacekeeping The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, primarily […]
14. General Assembly
The General Assembly (GA) is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations (UN). It brings together all 193 member states of […]
13. International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory […]
9. State responsibility
State responsibility is a foundational concept in international law. It refers to the legal accountability of a state when it commits an internationally wrongful act […]
2. Modes of acquiring territories
Territory plays a central role in the sovereignty and power of any nation. In international law, the Modes of acquiring territories refers to the lawful […]