THE PEACE OF WESTPHALIA OF 1948 AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE FORMATION OF MODERN INTERNATIONAL LAW

Abstract

The article examines the Peace of Westphalia of 1648 as a key event in the history of international law. Its main provisions and their impact on the formation of the modern system of international relations are analyzed. The relevance of the Westphalian principles in the modern world and their significance for international law are determined. The evolution of the principle of sovereignty, its transformation in the 20th–21st centuries, as well as the impact of the Peace of Westphalia on the development of international organizations and the law of peace treaties are highlighted. Special attention is paid to the role of the Westphalian system in the formation of the basic principles of international law, such as the equality of states, the inviolability of borders, and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Modern challenges to the Westphalian model of international relations in connection with globalization, the growing influence of supranational structures, and the need for international cooperation in solving global problems are also investigated. The work is based on the analysis of historical documents, scientific research, and modern publications, which allows us to conclude about the significance of the Peace of Westphalia in the context of the development of international law and its relevance in modern conditions.