THE ROLE OF FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES IN THE GOVERNING THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
Keywords:
International Law, Sovereign Equality, UN Charter, Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, Non-Intervention, Jus CogensAbstract
This article examines the essential legal framework that maintains global peace and security through the fundamental principles of international law. It analyzes core tenets such as sovereign equality, the non-use of force, and the peaceful settlement of disputes as defined by the UN Charter and the 1970 Declaration. The author highlights how these “jus cogens” norms serve as mandatory rules of conduct for states, ensuring a balanced and cooperative international order.
