treatymaking
Treaty-making is the process by which states and international organizations create legally binding agreements, known as treaties. The process typically includes negotiation, drafting, signature, and formal consent through ratification, acceptance, or accession, followed by entry into force and implementation. Treaties establish rights and obligations for the participants and may govern bilateral relations or broader multilateral frameworks in areas such as trade, security, the environment, or human rights.
Under international law, the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) provides the general rules for
Parties are primarily states, but international organizations can be party to treaties; regional blocs or other
Treaties may create formal alliances, trade regimes, environmental commitments, or disarmament measures. They can be bilateral