GOOD FAITH IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN STATES
GOOD FAITH IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN STATES

Summary/Abstract: Good faith is a fundamental principle of public international law that establishes a moral standard of honesty, loyalty, and rationality in the social relations of states on the global stage. Rooted initially in classical Roman law under the name of bona fides, it represented a commitment to one's own words, fidelity, and honesty, symbolizing an internal virtue of loyalty. Evolving from a universal moral value to a mandatory legal principle, good faith has a transnational significance and serves as a bridge between diverse legal traditions. Its universality unifies legal systems and underscores their similarities. The principle of good faith protects its historical importance, requiring that each case be treated on its merits and balancing various interests on the international stage. Being the ethical foundation of international law, good faith is one of the life vest we can use when navigating the legal world.

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