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The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of international law by exploring its sources and the dynamics influencing compliance.

June 3, 2026Open Access

On the Nature of Sources of International Law: Social agreement and Inertia

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The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of international law by exploring its sources and the dynamics influencing compliance.
Proposes a framework of three dimensions of international law sources.
Analyzes interactions between states, political authority, and social agreements.
Explores the underlying motivations of state interests like security and economic factors.
Introduces a systemic approach that integrates various dimensions of international law.
Finds that social agreements and internal state interests significantly influence compliance.
Suggests that understanding these dynamics can enhance adherence to international law.

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This theoretical framework elucidates the dynamics of international law compliance, highlighting inter-state relationships and inherent motivations.

TaeSeok Kim (2024) studied this question.

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This theoretical framework elucidates the dynamics of international law compliance, highlighting inter-state relationships and inherent motivations.