All states in the contemporary world, including great powers, are compelled to justify their behavior according to legal rules and accepted norms. This essay will analyse the extent to which states comply and the reasons for their compliance. Essentially, the extent to which states follow their international obligations has developed over the past 400 years.
states calculate their interests according to what is considered acceptable
Explanation:
international law and abiding by accepted norms are considered acceptable behaviour, states are likely to comply these theories offer useful explanations for how states behave
