Book 2nd edition, revised and expanded (1st edition. 2011), translation from German of the most authoritative textbook on international law published in Germany. The book examines the industries, institutions and basic concepts of modern international law in their development. The scientific presentation is based on the most important regulatory materials and documents, including existing universal and regional international treaties, acts of international organizations and decisions of judicial institutions. The 2nd edition takes into account new international treaties, current judicial practice and modern concepts and trends in the development of the doctrine, and expands the list of references. For specialists in international law . It is also recommended for teachers, students and postgraduate students in the course "International Law" of higher legal institutions .