International Law Evolution. José Manuel Madrazo

Beginning of modern "international law"

1625

Mid-17th century (1625 / 1648).

Grotius: "On the Laws of War and Peace"

1625

He is one of the fathers of international law.

Peace of Westphalia

1648

End of the 30 Years War.
Establishment of sovereign states and the start of international societies.

Congress of Vienna

1815

Begin regular meeting of States in Europe to mantain its peace.

Rhine Commission

1868

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.

1890

End of 19th century.
Regulating sea problems and slaves.

League of Nations & Peace settlement after WWI

1919

International organization meant to prevent the mistakes of war to happen again.

Permanent Court of International Justice

1920

Taking only cases between States that consented to its jurisdiction.

Begins the extension of international law.

1945

After the Second World War. The United Nations gathered 51 original states.

International Court of Justice

1945

Replacing the Permanent Court of International Justice. It is the judicial organ of the United Nations.

United Nations. WWII

1945

Replacing the League of Nations, the UN seek global peace in a democratic way.

International Law Commission

1947

Established by the General Assembly. Is in charge of the codification and development of international law.

Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.

1969

Sets the bases of international treaties that States need to follow.