The role of customs in international treaties

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Focusing on the interplay between customs and international treaties, the book examines the friction among UN member states in resolving disputes. Dimitris Liakopoulos posits that customs serve as "practical guides" that shape the stances of states, courts, and scholars, establishing an "orthodox" framework that complicates legal opposition. Furthermore, it highlights the UN's tendency to refrain from taking definitive positions on contentious issues, allowing customs to dictate the terms of conflict resolution.