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Beginning of modern "international law"
Mid-17th century (1625 / 1648). -
Grotius: "On the Laws of War and Peace"
He is one of the fathers of international law. -
Peace of Westphalia
End of the 30 Years War.
Establishment of sovereign states and the start of international societies. -
Congress of Vienna
Begin regular meeting of States in Europe to mantain its peace. -
Rhine Commission
First international organisation.
Started at the Congress of Vienna but legally formed with the Revised Convention for Navigation on the Rhine. -
Start of multilateral Conventions.
End of 19th century.
Regulating sea problems and slaves. -
League of Nations & Peace settlement after WWI
International organization meant to prevent the mistakes of war to happen again. -
Permanent Court of International Justice
Taking only cases between States that consented to its jurisdiction. -
Begins the extension of international law.
After the Second World War. The United Nations gathered 51 original states. -
International Court of Justice
Replacing the Permanent Court of International Justice. It is the judicial organ of the United Nations. -
United Nations. WWII
Replacing the League of Nations, the UN seek global peace in a democratic way. -
International Law Commission
Established by the General Assembly. Is in charge of the codification and development of international law. -
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.
Sets the bases of international treaties that States need to follow.