A transcivilizational call to factor in the practice of Asian states and peoples in customary international law and treaty interpretation conscientious objection as a case study

A transcivilizational call to factor in the practice of Asian states and peoples in customary international law and treaty interpretation conscientious objection as a case study

International law has been predominantly shaped by the West. Despite decolonization, insufficient attention has been paid to non-Western civilizations’ practices, including Asian civilizations. This article examines this insufficiency in relation to treaty interpretation and customary international law identification. To do so, it uses the notion of conscientious objection to military service as a case study.