Jus Cogens and the Right to Self-Determination: A Study of its Peremptory Status and Erga Omnes Effects
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Jus Cogens, Self-Determination, International Law, Erga Omnes Obligations, State PracticeAbstract
This paper examines the complex relationship between two fundamental concepts in international law: jus cogens and the right to self-determination. Self-determination has become a fundamental right that all countries must respect. The paper starts with a definition and historical aspect of jus cogens, and then it examines the progression and the significance of the right to self-determination in modern international affairs. The fundamental idea is that self-determination has moved from a simple customary law to a jus cogens norm with strong backing provided by international law, state practices, and scholarly opinions. Moreover, it means that the right to self-determination is not only applicable to Western Nations but to all states globally. Through examples of case studies, this paper highlights how self-determination works in practice and how international organizations help in enforcing it.
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