nternational Law and Sovereignty: Between Legal Obligation and Political Will
Journal: Advance Social Science Archive Journal
Year: 2025

This article explores the enduring tension between legal obligation and political will within the framework of international law and state sovereignty. Tracing the historical evolution of sovereignty from the Westphalian model to its modern-day reinterpretation in an era of globalization, human rights, and supranational governance, the study examines how international legal norms often clash with the strategicinterests of sovereign states. Theoretical perspectives including natural law, legal po