Introduction:International law has been considered throughout history as the main system of rules governing actors in the international community, it applies to all States and imposes obligations and rights specific to nations, just as national law requires. them on individuals. Its purpose is similar to that of domestic law, which is to eliminate chaos in the international community and set standards of behavior that states must follow in their dealings with each other. Much controversy has arisen today over whether international law is “natural law.” international law today is the subject of considerable criticism regarding its effectiveness as law and doubts regarding its real existence and its power to bind countries. Some say international law has failed to serve its purpose as an international legal system, created to oversee relations between states. and achieve equity among States within the international community. Some might even argue that international law is now controlled by states and reflects the character of society rather than the other way around. But to what extent is this true? Does international law set the rules that nations must follow, creating a pattern of behavior followed by societies, or has it simply become a mirror reflecting and controlled by the behavior and practices of societies? In this article I will attempt to show that while it is true that international law reflects the character of society, it would also be correct to say that the opposite is correct. The development of modern international lawLaw is the framework that applies to members of the community and sets binding values ​​and standards. recognized by his subjects. This regulates their behavior and it reflects the principles...... middle of paper......)). As society constantly evolves and develops, international law is also constantly evolving, and over time it has come to reflect the legal relationships between non-state states such as corporations and individuals, as well as the relationships between states. a new system more involved in the structure of society itself and not only based on state sovereignty.Bibliography• Janis M., Introduction to international law, ch.1• I. Lukashuk, the system of fundamental principles of international law vol.2, 1989 (in Russian)).• Dixon., International Law., ch1• http://www.un.org/law/• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_law • http://www.ohchr.org/english/law/