Ways in which Politics influences International law and as to how that affects the legitimacy of the International legal order

Abstract

In this article focus is put on how politics influences International Law majorly in the form of coercive and cooperative ways like ideological imposition, sovereign self-interest games, humanitarianism, good governance, customs and treaties as well as ways surrounding the solution of international conflicts and dealing with non-state actors. Also, a perspective is put forth upon as to how influence of politics on International Law affects the legitimacy of the International legal order.