Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

All states possess equal rights and duties under international law regardless of their size or power.

A principle stating that a legal situation must be judged by the law in force at the time the act occurred, not by current law.

The principle that prohibits states from intervening in the internal affairs of other states through coercive measures.

A principle meaning agreements must be kept, obliging states to honor their treaty commitments in good faith.

The principle that military actions must avoid excessive force in relation to the anticipated military advantage.