International law, also known as public international law, is the body of law that governs:
Some of the primary areas of law that international law is concerned with are state sovereignty, human rights, international trade, and international use of force and warfare, as well as the settlement of international disputes.
International law is different than domestic law, which is the law or legal system within a specific country like Canada. It is also different than foreign law, which refers to the law of other countries.
►See Foreign Law for researching the law of other countries.
The following books provide an introduction to international law.
Advanced Introduction to the Law of International Organizations by 
Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law, 9th ed by 
International Law by 
International Law: Doctrine, Practice, and Theory, 3rd ed by 
Kindred's International Law, Chiefly as Interpreted and Applied in Canada, 9th edition by 
This text emphasizes the experience and practice of international law from a Canadian perspective both domestically and in foreign relations.
Public International Law by ►See our International Law research guide for more resources.
