In 395 AD, Rome split into two empires - the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. Each side had a ruler in charge of it. The Roman Empire was split by Theodosius.
The First Geneva Convention (1864) is one of the earliest formulations of international law. International law is the set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations. It serves as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations.
15 International law and the duty to cooperate Origins of the duty to cooperate in international law The need for a world-wide system of public order â a comprehensive plan of cooperation â is fearfully urgent.o achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; and 4.