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A Theory Of Expressive International Law, Alex Geisinger, Michael A. Stein
A Theory Of Expressive International Law, Alex Geisinger, Michael A. Stein
Vanderbilt Law Review
What is the "pull of international society" and how does it influence the willingness of States to enter into or comply with international law? Since Grotius first identified the concept that States seek esteem from the broader global community, its parameters have proven illusive. Nonetheless, the notion remains central to discussions of why States comply with international agreements.
Understanding the reputational mechanism that impels State compliance is especially important to human rights treaties. Unlike other regimes, States that ratify and abide by the terms of these instruments receive neither reciprocal nor immediate benefits.
Consequently, the desire for international esteem is …