Conversation so far:
What is the Law of Peoples?
Rawls formulated a comprehensive theory of international politics with the publication of The Law of Peoples.
What was the main point of his theory of international politics?
He claimed there that "well-ordered" peoples could be either "liberal" or "decent".

Question: What does "liberal" mean in this context?
Self-contained rewrite: What does "liberal" mean in John Rawls' context?