An increasing number of countries are turning to the International Court of Justice
(ICJ) to resolve their water disputes. This is a positive development, as it allows
the court to establish and improve standards for the use of waterways and help
resolve conflicts related to water. The court's decisions reflect the tension between
sovereignty and international law. Some decisions prioritize sovereignty and treaties,
while others give more weight to moral principles and social theories. However, the
court chose not to address water as a human right. This paper focuses on the ICJ''s
role in developing a body of international water law and argues that the court still
values sovereignty in its interpretation of laws, which often limits protections for the
rights of non-state groups.

Title

سياسات عربية

Publisher

معهد الدوحة للدراسات والابحاث

Publisher Country

Qatar

Publication Type

Prtinted only

Volume

11

Year

2023

Pages

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