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Navigating International Commitments: How the Democratic Republic of the Congo Engages in Treaties Under Its Constitution and Existing Conventions

This article examines the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) engagement with international treaties under its 2006 Constitution. It explores the DRC’s treaty-making process, its monist-leaning approach to international law, and its non-party status to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969), highlighting challenges and opportunities in treaty implementation.

Croatia’s Treaty-Making Process: Constitutional Framework and International Obligations

This article analyzes Croatia’s treaty-making process within its constitutional framework and international obligations. It explores legal mechanisms for entering treaties, Croatia’s monist approach to international law, and its adherence to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. The study offers insights for policymakers and scholars in international law.

Chile’s Treaty-Making Process: Constitutional Framework and International Commitments

This article examines Chile’s treaty-making process, highlighting its constitutional framework under the 1980 Constitution, which balances executive and legislative roles. It explores Chile’s dualist approach to international law, with monist elements for human rights, and its adherence to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969).