riigiüleste

Riigiüleste is an Estonian term meaning “interstate” or “between states.” It is used as an adjective to describe relations, agreements, and activities that involve two or more states, rather than domestic or local affairs.

In international law and diplomacy, riigiülene is used to characterize instruments and frameworks governed by multiple states. Common phrases include riigiülene leping (interstate treaty), riigiülene koostöö (interstate cooperation), and riigiülene organisatsioon (intergovernmental organization). The term helps distinguish cross-border or multistate processes from those limited to a single nation.

Usage notes: The term is common in official and academic writing about international relations, and it generally refers to state actors as participants. It is less commonly applied to private entities, subnational units, or non-governmental organizations unless they operate within a multistate framework.

See also

- rahvusvaheline õigus

- rahvusvahelised lepingud

- riikidevaheline koostöö

- riigiülene organisatsioon