THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS, GLOBAL VARIATIONS, AND PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE GOVERNANCE
Keywords:
International law, human rights, global governance, legal theory, sovereignty, enforcement mechanisms, comparative law, constitutionalism, rule of law, civil liberties, international institutions, normative systemsAbstract
International law and human rights represent two inseparable pillars of the contemporary global legal order. Their interaction defines not only the architecture of international governance but also the normative limits of state sovereignty and the protection of human dignity. This article presents a comprehensive theoretical and statistical analysis of the conceptual foundations of international law and human rights, their historical evolution, and their functional interdependence. Special attention is devoted to comparative patterns of human rights implementation in Europe, the United States, the Russian Federation, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), using internationally recognized quantitative assessment frameworks. The study explores why the academic investigation of international law and human rights remains essential in a rapidly transforming world characterized by geopolitical instability, technological change, and transnational challenges. Based on systematic analysis of scientific literature, dissertations, and institutional reports, the article identifies structural trends, normative gaps, and regional divergences in human rights protection. The findings demonstrate that despite substantial progress in legal codification, significant disparities persist in enforcement mechanisms, judicial independence, and civic freedoms. The article concludes that strengthening the coherence between international legal norms and domestic implementation frameworks is a prerequisite for sustainable global governance and long-term social stability.
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