Peace Treaty of Westphalia 1

  • In October 1646
  • Created the international system as we know today

Ended 30 years war in Europe

  • The constitutional treaty of Europe:
  • Created the principles of
    • Sovereignty
    • Territorial integrity
    • Equality of nations
  • Laissez-Faire system of balance of power in 1648

References

Footnotes

  1. Chapter 1 The Concepts of International Law