Economic or trade restrictions imposed by the UN Security Council.
These serve as secondary tools to help interpret and apply the law. Core Pillars of the International System Public International Law
Public International Law differs fundamentally from domestic law because it lacks a central legislative or executive authority. It is built on the principle of , meaning every state is theoretically equal regardless of its size or power. Primary Sources of Law Economic or trade restrictions imposed by the UN
According to of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) , the primary sources used to settle disputes include: It is built on the principle of ,
The biggest critique of PIL is its . Unlike a local police force, the international community relies on:
As global crises like climate change worsen, this field has grown. It includes major agreements like the Paris Agreement , which compels states to reduce carbon emissions. Challenges to Enforcement