Treaty-Making and the Law of Treaties — Glossary

A treaty establishing terms and protections for private investment by nationals and companies of one state in another state. It aims to promote cross-border investment flows.

A formal agreement negotiated and signed between two sovereign states outlining mutual obligations and rights.

The set of rules and principles that govern the creation, interpretation, application, and termination of treaties.

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

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

The process of determining the meaning and application of treaty provisions based on text, context, and object and purpose, guided by rules in the Vienna Convention on the [Law of Treaties](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/law-of-treaties).

The 1919 peace treaty that ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

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.

An international agreement that codifies the rules for creating, interpreting, and terminating treaties between states.