Why the International Court of Justice asks about jurisdiction first
A court’s authority to hear a dispute is a separate question from which state has the stronger case.
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An ICJ advisory opinion is not the same as a judgment between states
The requester, participants and legal effect differ between the court’s two main forms of work.
Explainer · September 6, 2026