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FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The Journal of International Law has been published by the Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Department of International Law and International Relations since 1996 with the support provided by the
UNCHR office in Georgia, the UNDP office in Georgia, Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) and the US
Embassy to Georgia.
The Editorial Board is honored to convey the appreciation for provision of such an indispensable support,
once again, to the above mentioned organizations.
The Publication of the Journal was suspended in 2005. Aiming at promoting the development of the
science of International Law and strengthening the democratic principles in Georgia, the Chair of International
Law of the Tbilisi State University Law Department renewed publication of the Journal.
The publication of the current volume has become possible with the support of OSCE Mission to
Georgia. The Editorial Board expresses the gratitude to the OSCE Mission for this generous contribution.
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The Journal of International Law is the scientific periodical, published twice a year. The articles presented
cover issues of public and private international law, international relations, important aspects of the
Georgian legislation and Georgia’s international legal practice. The Journal is intended for experts of international
law, as well as for broad circles of readers interested in above mentioned issues.
The fact that each article, as a rule, is published in Georgian and English and occasionally in Russian
language as well, provides the possibility for the foreigner readers interested in these topics to become
acquainted with the scientific concepts of authors, as well as certain Georgian legislative acts and international
treaties to which Georgia is a party.
The articles may be submitted in all the languages listed above. The Editorial Board provides corresponding
translation.
The Journal welcomes the contributions from scholars and practicing lawyers, as well as students
engaged in research of international law issues, and whose articles [Priority will be given to articles which
refer to the pressing problems of enhancement of the norms of the contemporary International Law and their
further development, particularly dealing with international protection mechanisms of Human Rights and
building civil society.
The views expressed by the authors in the Journal may not correspond to that of the Editorial Board.
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