Internationaal recht I: Samenvatting van Hoofdstukken 1, 2 en 3

This assignment provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational concepts covered in the first three chapters of International Law I. It begins with an introduction to international law, distinguishing it from international private law, and exploring its unique characteristics such as its decentralized nature, lack of a central court and enforcement mechanism, and its interplay with national law. The assignment then delves into the concept of legal subjectivity, identifying the various actors in international law, including states, intergovernmental organizations, de facto regimes, liberation movements, NGOs, multinational corporations, individuals, and other entities. It emphasizes that not all subjects possess the same capacities and that the rights and obligations of each actor vary. Finally, the assignment examines the concept of states, discussing their historical development, the elements that constitute a state, and the conditions under which a state comes into being. It touches upon the Montevideo Convention and the concept of statehood.