According to an old definition, international law is defined as the set of rules and principles of conduct that bind civilized states in their relations with each other. Today, international law has a much broader scope. In general, international law is a system that includes legal rules and norms that regulate relations between states and international actors. It aims to ensure global order in matters such as human rights, peace, trade, and war. Agreements, customs, conventions, and decisions of international organizations between states form the basis of international law. The most important name that stands out among the prominent names in this field is Hugo Grotius. He is known as the “father of international law”. In addition to Hugo Grotius, there are also names such as Emmer de Vattel and Hans Kelsen.

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• Grotius, H. (2012). The rights of war and peace (R. Tuck, Ed. & Trans.). Liberty Fund. (Original work published 1625)