Law 5110 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: United Nations Commission On International Trade Law, Kosovo Force, European Court Of Human Rights
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Purpose of int"l law: providing the answers required to separate the powers of sovereign states int"l law: doesn"t actually oblige states to settle their disputes (disagreements between states: may linger for years) 2(3) of the un charter: members must resolve their disputes by peaceful means art. Conceptual distinction between means w/ adjudicatory nature & other means. Members of the un: must seek a resolution by negotiation / other peaceful means of their own choice. Good offices": when a 3rd party (usually an entity that"s deemed neutral, trustworthy by the parties) offers to facilitate, support potential efforts to enter into direct negotiations; paving the way". The 3rd party assumes: - a more difficult role in the negotiations. Begins to suggest terms for potential settlement. Mediator: free to approach the negotiations as he prefers. Solution offered by the mediator: not binding (in many cases: introduction of a powerful and/or trusted state into difficult negotiations)
