International Law

By Ricky_vqz13

  • Hugo de Groot

    Hugo de Groot publishes De Jure Belli ac Pacis

  • Treaty of Westphalia

    The result of the treat was recognizing states as sovereign entities. Fundamental pillar of the international law.

  • Congress of Vienna

    The intention was that peace in Europe would be maintained introducing regular meetings between States.

  • The league of the nations

    International organization created by the Versailles treaty, serving as a precursor to the UN.

  • The Kellogg–Briand Pact

    Seeks to outlaw war.

  • The first Convention on terrorism is introduced.

  • UN

    UN was created; The idea was centralizing efforts for global peace and human rights.

  • European Convention on Human Rights

    Just for Europe but setting a significant precedent for human rights protection.