Subjects of International Law

Abstract

The article deals with theoretical and practical aspеcts of defining subjects of international law, characterizing main and secondary subjects of international law. The article considers issues of legal personality of states, nonstate actors, individuals and legal entities. Special attention is paid to legal personality of the European Union, which is constantly attaining features of a legal person sui generis.

Keywords

• subjects of international law
• state
• international organizations
• european union