While judicial decisions and teachings of highly qualified publicists can be persuasive, they are not considered formal sources of international law under the Statute of the International Court of Justice.

The principle of state responsibility is based on the principle of pacta sunt servanda, which means that states are bound to fulfill their international obligations in good faith.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948, is considered the cornerstone of international human rights law as it sets out a broad range of fundamental human rights and freedoms.

The principle of non-intervention is based on the principle of state sovereignty, which means that states have the right to exercise their authority within their own territory without interference from other states.

The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and is responsible for settling legal disputes between states.

The principle of uti possidetis is based on the principle of territorial integrity, which means that states have the right to maintain their territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The Treaty of Westphalia, signed in 1648, is considered the foundation of modern international law as it established the principle of state sovereignty and the concept of the balance of power.

The principle of self-determination is based on the principle of self-determination, which means that peoples have the right to determine their own political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, adopted in 1976, is considered the most comprehensive treaty on human rights as it sets out a broad range of civil and political rights, including the right to life, liberty, and freedom of expression.

The principle of pacta sunt servanda is based on the principle of pacta sunt servanda, which means that states are bound to fulfill their international obligations in good faith.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, adopted in 1982, is considered the most comprehensive treaty on the law of the sea as it sets out a broad range of rules and principles governing the use of the oceans and their resources.

The principle of non-discrimination is based on the principle of non-discrimination, which means that states are prohibited from discriminating against individuals or groups on the basis of race, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1989, is considered the most comprehensive treaty on the rights of the child as it sets out a broad range of rights for children, including the right to life, health, education, and protection from abuse and exploitation.

The principle of territorial integrity is based on the principle of territorial integrity, which means that states have the right to maintain their territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, adopted in 2006, is considered the most comprehensive treaty on the rights of persons with disabilities as it sets out a broad range of rights for persons with disabilities, including the right to life, liberty, and equality before the law.