| Abstract [eng] |
This thesis analyses how armed conflicts and other crises affect the validity and operation of international treaties by examining the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, the International Law Commission’s Draft Articles on the Effects of Armed Conflicts on Treaties with commentaries, and the practice of international courts. The topic is best illustrated through real-world examples of armed conflicts and other crises, as well as specific international treaties. The thesis also the conditions under which states may suspend, terminate or withdraw from international treaties and how this occurs in practice, including through the use of hypothetical scenarios. States considering such actions must evaluate the potential consequences, including the impact on diplomatic relations, economic stability, and international cooperation. The case analysis of Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine illustrates how treaties are affected in practice. When one state commits aggression against another, cooperation and adherence to mutual obligations become nearly impossible. This case study supports the conclusion that the fate of international treaties often depends not only on the current political will and mutual respect for the treaty, but also on the historical relationship between the states. It is important to highlight that in such situations, the aggressor state often faces responses and sanctions from other states. States and regional organizations—such as the European Union—may condemn the actions of the aggressor and suspend or terminate treaties with that state. |
