Decisions and Resolutions of International Organizations as a Source of International Law

This article examines the legal nature and significance of decisions and resolutions of international organizations as sources of international law. The research analyzes the theoretical foundations and practical aspects of the binding force of international organizations' decisions, particularly focusing on their role in the modern international legal system. The study reveals that resolutions of international organizations can be classified into three main categories that serve as sources of international law: regulations/rules of procedure, resolutions recognized as legally binding, and normative resolutions. The article establishes key criteria for determining when resolutions qualify as sources of international law, including their organic connection to constituent documents, recognition by subjects of international law, and their ability to generate rights and obligations. Special attention is paid to the distinction between internal and external law of international organizations and the varying legal force of different types of resolutions. The research concludes that while not all decisions of international organizations constitute sources of international law, certain categories of resolutions have evolved to become legitimate sources of international legal norms.