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Paper Id:IJMSM-V2I4P113
doi: 10.71141/30485037/V2I4P113

Adaptive Resilience of International Law: Sustaining Legitimacy, Trust, and Effectiveness in Contemporary Global Conflicts

Imran Shirzay, Imranullah Akhtar, Mohammad Arif Alikhil

Citation:
Imran Shirzay, Imranullah Akhtar, Mohammad Arif Alikhil, "Adaptive Resilience of International Law: Sustaining Legitimacy, Trust, and Effectiveness in Contemporary Global Conflicts" International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 114-124, 2025.

Abstract:
In the contemporary international system, the adaptive resilience of international law is one of the most important debates in international relations. After World War II, the UN Charter and the Geneva Conventions were the foundation of peace and humanitarian principles, but the ongoing conflicts of the 21st century, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the Gaza crisis, and the Afghanistan-Pakistan border disputes, have raised the question of whether international law can still be implemented and is legitimate. The importance of the topic lies in the fact that international law is considered the only legitimate mechanism for balancing the international order, protecting human rights, and resolving conflicts. The study aims to analyze the resilience, legitimacy, and mechanisms of maintaining the trust of states in international law. The study was conducted through quantitative and analytical methods, with the opinions of 167 political science students collected through a questionnaire. Statistical results show that approximately 75% of the participants believe that international law is still effective and capable of change. The mean score ranges from 3.67 to 4.11, indicating a generally positive trend. The results of the study indicate that international law is subject to political influence, but maintains its enforcement resilience through legitimacy, principled pressure, and international mechanisms. It is recommended that international organizations and states establish joint monitoring mechanisms for the implementation of the law, practical policies to prevent violations, and a continuous stream of academic cooperation, so that international law remains effective in promoting peace and justice.

Keywords: Adaptive Resilience, Global Conflicts, International Law, Legitimacy, Resilience theory.

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