Peaceful Settlement of Disputes: International Law Principle for Resolving Conflicts

The principle of international law that states that states should settle their disputes peacefully, through negotiations or other peaceful means is 'Peaceful settlement of disputes'.

This principle is enshrined in the United Nations Charter, which calls on member states to 'settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.'

Other options are incorrect because they represent different principles of international law:

• 'Pacta sunt servanda' refers to the principle of good faith and the obligation to keep treaties.
• 'Rule of law' emphasizes the principle that everyone is subject to the law and that legal norms should be applied equally.
• 'Responsibility to protect' is a principle that calls upon the international community to take action to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.