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6. Conclusion: Utopianism and State Primacy in International Law

Author : Deepak Mawar

Published in: States Undermining International Law

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

A brief overview of the findings of the previous chapters is provided, highlighting not only the significant role utopianism can play in the development of international law but also why State primacy in the international legal system is problematic. Analysing the League of Nations and the United Nations helps to support the argument that when the protection of all individuals and groups is prioritised during the development of international law, some of the most positive advancements in the international legal system have been realised. Yet, the analysis of these international organisations also provides a strong reminder of the problematic nature of State primacy in international law as some of the greatest failures on the international stage have been a result of States prioritising their domestic duties above the overall interests of the international community.

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Title: Conclusion: Utopianism and State Primacy in International Law
Author: Deepak Mawar
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: States Undermining International Law
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-64788-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-64789-6

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64789-6_6