NAVIGATING THE NEW GLOBAL ORDER: THROUGH THE LENS OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

Navigating the New Global Order: Through the Lens of Public International Law

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NAVIGATING THE NEW GLOBAL ORDER: THROUGH THE LENS OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

Editors:

Dr. Seema Surendran
Dr. Gayathri N. M
Ms. Rugma S

Publication Date:

4th May, 2026

No.of Pages: 298
Price: ₹ 450/-
ISBN:

978-93-92090-40-0

DOI:
Publisher:

Magestic Technology Solutions (P) Ltd.

Place of Publication:
Chennai, India.
Published Edited Volume · First Edition · Public International Law

Navigating the New Global Order

Through the Lens of Public International Law presents scholarly perspectives on law, institutions, sovereignty, accountability, human rights, maritime governance, treaty obligations, diplomacy, and emerging geopolitics.

Editors: Dr. Seema Surendran, Dr. Gayathri N. M, Ms. Rugma S ISBN: 978-93-92090-40-0 DOI: 10.47716/978-93-92090-40-0 298 Pages Price: Rs. 450/-
40Chapters
298Pages
2026Publication Year
PILGlobal Legal Focus
ICJ
UNCLOS
Treaty Law
UNSC Reform
Edited Volume
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Navigating the New Global Order

Through the Lens of Public International Law

Edited by
Dr. Seema Surendran
Dr. Gayathri N. M
Ms. Rugma S

Magestic Technology Solutions (P) Ltd
Chennai · Tamil Nadu · India

Public international law remains indispensable, but it must be critically examined for the new global order.
— Navigating the New Global Order
About the Book

A scholarly legal map of sovereignty, institutions, responsibility, and global justice.

This edited volume examines contemporary public international law as a living framework for ordering relations among States, institutions, and individuals in a world shaped by conflict, displacement, technological change, maritime disputes, and institutional reform.

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Core Legal Architecture

The book addresses the ICJ, United Nations organs, Security Council powers, veto concerns, State responsibility, treaty law, jurisdiction, diplomacy, and extradition.

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Human and Global Dimensions

Chapters examine asylum, refugee protection, non-refoulement, statelessness, nationality, human rights, and the individual’s place within international legal systems.

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Maritime and Territorial Order

The volume includes focused analysis of the EEZ, continental shelf, territorial waters, maritime boundaries, high seas, deep seabed mining, and ocean governance.

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Emerging Geopolitics

It connects classical public international law with contemporary concerns including AI, pre-emptive self-defence, treaty obligations in crisis, and institutional democratic deficit.

Public International Law Sovereignty ICJ UN Security Council State Responsibility Treaty Law Extradition Asylum Statelessness UNCLOS Diplomatic Immunity Human Rights
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Thematic Coverage

Designed for contemporary legal scholarship and institutional debate.

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Institutions

ICJ, United Nations organs, Security Council, institutional legitimacy, veto power, collective security, and reform.

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Treaties

Pacta sunt servanda, treaty interpretation, negotiation, ratification, crisis obligations, and legal stability.

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Sovereignty

State identity, State succession, jurisdiction, rights and duties of States, self-defence, and use of force.

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Human Protection

Asylum, refugee protection, non-refoulement, statelessness, nationality, human dignity, and human rights.

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Law of the Sea

EEZ, continental shelf, territorial waters, maritime boundaries, high seas, deep seabed mining, and UNCLOS.

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Diplomacy

Diplomatic envoys, privileges, immunities, accountability, treaty roles, and the Vienna Convention framework.

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Security

Collective security, armed conflict, Article 51 self-defence, pre-emptive action, and international peace.

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Future Law

Artificial intelligence, legal uncertainty, emerging technology, governance gaps, and future international regulation.

Complete Contents

Forty chapters across public international law, institutions, and emerging geopolitics.

The book can be read sequentially for a connected understanding of the international legal order, or chapter-by-chapter as an independent scholarly reference.

01

The Role of the International Court of Justice in the Settlement of International Disputes

ICJ jurisdiction, consent, contentious cases, and dispute settlement.

02

Use of Force as Defense Under International Law

UN Charter framework and contemporary armed-conflict justifications.

03

Asylum as a General Principle of International Law

From sovereign tradition to constitutional and human-rights protection.

04

Modes of State Consent to ICJ Jurisdiction through Special Agreement

Special agreements as consent-based access to ICJ authority.

05

Citizenship Duality

Implications of dual nationality in India and international law.

06

Collective Security under the United Nations

Principal UN organs, peacekeeping, sanctions, and reform needs.

07

The Concept of Exclusive Economic Zone and Coastal State Rights

EEZ legal nature, rights, jurisdiction, and UNCLOS foundations.

08

Selective Justice in Public International Law

Why powerful actors rarely stand trial and how legal systems respond.

09

Conflicts, Recognition, and State Practice of Double Nationality

Dual nationality, diplomatic protection, and State practice.

10

State Responsibility for International Wrongful Acts

Attribution, breach, consequences, reparation, and enforcement limits.

11

India’s Maritime Rights and Obligations under UNCLOS

India’s law-of-the-sea framework, maritime zones, and disputes.

12

The Common Heritage of Mankind and Deep Seabed Mining

Legal and ethical challenges under UNCLOS.

13

Role of the International Seabed Authority

Deep-sea mining governance, environmental protection, and benefit sharing.

14

Asylum and Extradition in International Law

Protection, surrender, non-refoulement, and human-rights safeguards.

15

Territorial Waters and Maritime Boundaries

Legal challenges in Asia and regional maritime governance.

16

A Study of Continental Shelf under UNCLOS

Article 76, extended claims, CLCS, and State practice.

17

Right to Asylum as a Human Rights Protection Mechanism

Asylum as municipal, constitutional, and international protection.

18

Jurisdiction Beyond Territory

Limits, conflicts, cooperation, and legal uncertainty.

19

Diplomatic Immunity and Accountability

Immunity, abuse, waiver, persona non grata, and accountability gaps.

20

Understanding State Succession and State Identity

Continuity, succession, treaty stability, and responsibility.

21

An Analysis of the Rights, Duties, and Functions of the State

State authority, social responsibility, governance, and public functions.

22

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on International Law

AI, regulation, security, trade, human rights, and humanitarian law.

23

An Analysis of the Pacta Sunt Servanda Doctrine

The backbone of international treaty law.

24

Freedom of the High Seas Under International Law

Scope, limitations, and contemporary challenges.

25

Role of the United Nations in International Peace and Security

UN responsibility for collective security and institutional response.

26

Role of the UN Security Council in Maintaining International Peace

UNSC authority, practice, and peace-maintenance function.

27

Asylum in International Law

Between protection and politics.

28

Balancing Sovereignty and Justice

Principles and prerequisites of extradition in international law.

29

Diplomatic Envoys in Public International Law

Privileges, immunities, and contemporary challenges.

30

Right to Self-Defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter

Legality of pre-emptive action and security claims.

31

Treaty Obligations in Times of Crisis

Reassessing pacta sunt servanda in contemporary international law.

32

Human Rights of Stateless Persons under International Law

Protection of stateless persons and international obligations.

33

Statelessness as a Legal Issue in International Law

Nationality, exclusion, and rights implications.

34

Loss of Nationality and the Risk of Statelessness

An international legal perspective.

35

Right to Asylum

Humanitarian promise or political tool.

36

From Negotiation to Ratification

Role of diplomatic agents in international treaties.

37

Principles of Extradition

Critical analysis of international and domestic legal frameworks.

38

Privileges and Immunities of Diplomatic Agents under VCDR

Vienna Convention protections and limits.

39

The Legal Status of Diplomatic Envoys

Privileges, immunities, and obligations.

40

Veto Power and Democratic Deficit

Critical legal analysis of UN Security Council reform.

About the Editors

Edited by three legal scholars from CMR University’s School of Legal Studies.

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Dr. Seema Surendran

Professor, School of Legal Studies, CMR University, Bengaluru

  • Over 25 years of teaching experience.
  • Specializes in International Law, Environmental Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Criminal Law.
  • Experienced in academic leadership, institutional administration, seminars, and publications.
GM

Dr. Gayathri N. M

Assistant Professor, CMR University, School of Legal Studies, Bengaluru

  • Over 23 years of academic and research experience in legal education.
  • Holds B.A., LL.B., LL.M. in Criminal Laws, and Ph.D.
  • Author, researcher, mentor, and supervisor for master’s and Ph.D. scholars.
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Ms. Rugma S

Assistant Professor, School of Legal Studies, Bengaluru

  • B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. in Criminal Law and Forensic Studies.
  • Practical experience through internships, moot courts, litigation, drafting, and legal research.
  • Areas include Criminal Law, Cyber Law, Criminology, Penology, Victimology, Forensic Science, and International Criminal Law.
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Magestic Technology Solutions (P) Ltd

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LocationChennai · Tamil Nadu · India
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