Acta Univ. Sapientiae, Legal Studies, 12, 2 (2023) 95–114
DOI: 10.47745/AUSLEG.2023.12.2.06
Abstract. State sovereignty carries immense significance in international relations.It is the foundation for the legal equality of states, allowing each state the same rights and duties under international law.This equality is critical for promoting diplomacy, treaty-making, and peaceful conflict settlement among states. State sovereignty offers a foundation for forming international organizations and developing diplomatic ties, allowing states to collaborate on mutually beneficial issues. It is not, however, absolute since it is susceptible to restrictions and difficulties in today’s global world. Striking the right balance between respecting state sovereignty and global cooperation remains a complex and ongoing challenge in international relations. The aim of this paper is to give the reader an overview of the substance of state sovereignty in today’s international law. The paper’s main focus is the possibility of using strengthened state sovereignty as a tool for international cooperation and finding a perfect balance between these two seemingly contradictory phenomena.
Keywords: state sovereignty, international cooperation, international law
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