Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC examines the principles, evolution, challenges, and contemporary relevance of international law, particularly its role in global governance, conflict resolution, and the maintenance of a rules-based international order. Understanding its limitations and the impact of power politics is crucial for GS2.
International law is a system of rules, principles, and norms that govern the relations between states and other international actors. It aims to regulate state conduct, promote peace and stability, and address global challenges through a shared framework of expectations, forming the basis of the 'rules-based international order'.