Law of the Sea — Glossary

Rules ensuring fair and just division of maritime boundaries between states, considering geography and other relevant factors.

An EEZ is a maritime zone extending up to 200 nautical miles from a coastal state’s shore where it has special rights over natural resources.

The [International Court of Justice](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/international-court-of-justice), the principal judicial organ of the UN that settles legal disputes between states.

The principal judicial organ of the UN that settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions.

An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful nuclear energy use.

An international norm that states must protect their populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and [Crimes Against Humanity](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/crimes-against-humanity).

The condition of individuals who are not recognized as citizens by any country, lacking legal nationality.

A set of principles, norms, rules, and decision-making procedures governing a specific international issue.

International norm that states have a duty to protect populations from mass atrocities and the global community must intervene if they fail.

The WTO entity responsible for resolving trade disputes between member countries.