Michigan Journal of International Law · 2004 · 37 citations · 0 references
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LawInternational LawInternational RelationsGlobal GovernanceInternational OrganizationsPublic International LawInternational JurisdictionLaw Of TreatiesSources Of International LawState SovereigntyTerritorial SovereigntyTransnational LawInternational Treaty LawJurisdiction In International LawPolitical SovereigntyShared SovereigntySovereignty Sharing
Ideally, a body of law comprises a set of coherent and consistent rules. These rules contribute to the creation of an environment that is predictable, efficacious, and just. Most international lawyers hope, expect, or believe that such a body of law can exist for the international system. This is a fool's errand.