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  1. Under the New York Convention (1958), contracting states are obligated to:

    Answer: Recognize and enforce foreign arbitral awards subject to limited exceptions

    The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards requires contracting states to recognize and enforce foreign arbitral awards, subject to narrow grounds for refusal.

  2. The 'nationality of claims' rule in diplomatic protection provides that:

    Answer: A state may only bring an international claim on behalf of its nationals

    Under the nationality of claims rule, a state may exercise diplomatic protection only for persons who are its nationals at the time the injury occurred and when the claim is presented.

  3. In international trade law, what does the 'most-favored-nation' (MFN) principle under GATT require?

    Answer: Any trade advantage given to one WTO member must be extended to all other WTO members

    GATT Article I requires WTO members to extend any trade advantage, favor, privilege, or immunity granted to goods of one member immediately and unconditionally to like goods of all other members.

  4. What is 'customary international law' and how is it formed?

    Answer: General state practice combined with opinio juris (belief of legal obligation)

    Customary international law arises from consistent general state practice combined with opinio juris — states' belief that the practice is legally required rather than merely habitual.

  5. Under the UN Charter, what is the primary basis for the Security Council's authority to authorize the use of force?

    Answer: Chapter VII powers to address threats to international peace and security

    Chapter VII of the UN Charter grants the Security Council authority to determine threats to peace and authorize enforcement measures, including military force.

  6. The principle of 'non-refoulement' in international refugee law prohibits states from:

    Answer: Returning a refugee to a territory where they would face persecution

    Non-refoulement, codified in Article 33 of the 1951 Refugee Convention, prohibits states from returning any person to a country where they would face a serious threat to their life or freedom.