Omer Aamir (Georgetown University Law Center; CASS) has posted International Law in Emerging World Order on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
There are various dimensions to International law and its applicability. They include the political, diplomatic, military, and economic dimensions. Politically, the countries might reshape International Legal Order (ILO). Diplomatically, there is a need for efforts to develop approaches to determine international legal regimes. Economically, the incentives (economic aid) and disincentives (sanctions) regulate the ILO.
There is a need to explore the concept of Sovereignty and Self-Determination. The definitions of these topics are ever-evolving in Political Science, International Law, and International Relations. Moreover, the concept of Sovereignty as postulated by Asian countries- as global influence and economic prowess shifts towards Asia- particularly China and its understanding of State Sovereignty. Then there will be an understanding of how Justice is the foundation stone of a prosperous society. Justice and the rule of law set the cornerstone for a meritocratic and exemplary society that results in social welfare and economic progress. In the modern understanding of International law, there is also an expedient need to regulate multilateral and bilateral treaties for scholars to study further to restructure ILO.
ILO will ultimately be shaped by the push and pull factors that emanate from different competing interests of global and regional powers, multilateral and regional organizations, multinational corporations and business interests, lobbyists, and international non-government organizations (INGOs). These will ultimately determine whether International Order is fortified or weakened.
