The modern age could be characterized by the rapid evolution of communication technologies and means of transport. Natural borders between states become more and more conventional. In this regard, globalization could be considered one of the main trends of the coherent society. However, the close interaction between various states and nations could not but result in the appearance of numerous conflicts that are conditioned by differences in mentalities. The fact is that some practices which are appropriate for one nation could hardly be accepted by another.
That is why these concerns gave rise to the necessity of the creation of some tool that would serve as a landmark for all participants of a certain event or process. All these premises conditioned the introduction of international law. It could be defined as a set of rules accepted as binding in relations between states and nations all over the world (Brahm par. 5). It helps to create a beneficial background needed for the effective cooperation between states. With this in mind, the international law and international relations are in direct correlation as the first phenomenon creates the framework for the evolution of the second one (“International Law and International Relations” par. 5).
In case there is no law that introduces some limits, the efficiency of the cooperation between states will suffer from differences in approaches, mentalities, and points of view, and the creation of some common solution will be impossible. Being an active member of various international organization and deals, the UAE also acts in accordance with the main aspects of international law to gain understanding and promote or protect its interests. That is why the population of the state accepts this laws great power and recognize its great impact on their lives.
One should also realize the fact that the appearance of international law was a long-term process that was impacted by a number of important factors. These were the mentality, philosophy, religion, etc. The first attempts to create some common approach to international affairs were made in the 16th century by Alberico Gentili, Francisco de Vitoria, and Hugo Grotius (“History of International Law” par. 1). They recognized the great importance of some unique tool that could help states abandon their ambiguous demands and focus on the creation of some common solution.
Besides, one should also accept the great role religion played in the above-mentioned process. The fact is that the role of various religious institutions was crucial and they impacted social life greatly. Yet, differences in dogmas and sacred text promoted the appearance of the clash of opinions related to a certain problem. In this regard, the need for a common code of actions became obvious. Nations had to get rid of the overwhelming impact of religion to be able to find common ground and make a compromise.
The creation of the unique law that would help states to interact efficiently became one of the main tasks of philosophers and lawyers (“International Law” par. 4). Additionally, the functioning of various international organizations like United Nations or the League of nations hastened a process and contributed to the elaboration of the main points of this very law. These organizations included representatives of all nations, and the necessity of the adherence to some common code of actions was one of the main conditions for their beneficial functioning.
Besides, the dramatic events of the 20th century also evidenced the great need for the tool that will be able to regulate international relations and help states to collaborate (“Relevance of International law in Present Context” par. 3). There is the tendency to assume that one of the most significant clashes of the previous century known as the Cold War was triggered by differences in approaches and laws explored by the leading states the USA and USRR and their allies. The given conflict could have the pernicious impact on the relations between all states and promote the start of a new world war.
Nevertheless, the main participants managed to find common ground and make a compromise. It could be taken as the great step towards the acknowledgment of the great international laws power. At the same time, the above-mentioned states used the United Nation organization as the platform to proclaim their purposes and protect values and interests. The power of this international agency was conditioned by its adherence to the basic principles of the international law. This fact provided opponents with an opportunity to solve the problem and avoid the deterioration of crisis.
For these reasons, the importance of this very tool could hardly be doubted. Altogether, the evolution of the international law was a complex and long-term process that responded to the shifts in public opinion to assure the efficient cooperation between various nations (Janis par. 5). At the moment, all civilized states accept its importance and observe it. The UAE also tends to act in accordance with the main aspects that describe relations between various nations and provide a certain framework that could contribute to the further evolution of diplomacy. The international law should be considered the most important tool of the modern society that guarantees its further existence and evolution.
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Janis, Mark. “Religion and International Law.” American Society of International Law. 7. 13(2002): n. pag. Web.
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