Why Are States Generally Willing to Enforce International Law Themselves

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why are states generally willing to enforce international law themselves?

• A)Because more powerful states benefit the most from international law
• B)Because taking the violation to the International Court of Justice is risky
• C)Because they tend to benefit from international law
• D)Because the United Nations enforcement process is lengthy and expensive

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