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Background
Overview
This conceptual framework is fundamental for students of international relations to critically analyze global governance, the evolution of international law, and the strategies of state and non-state actors in shaping the world order.
The international order, which governs relations between states, can be analytically divided into two distinct but interconnected dimensions: the institutional order, comprising formal organizations and agreements, and the normative order, encompassing the shared principles, values, and understandings that underpin global interactions.