Vattel. L’equilibrio di potere degli Stati tra diritto, politica e commercio

The essay examines the internationalist theory of Emer de Vattel, situating it within the broader debate on the law of nations in the 17th and 18th centuries. Simultaneously, it reconstructs Vattel's intention to shape his theory towards achieving a balance of power among European states. To this end, Vattel employs not only principles of 'international law' but also other tools for maintaining equilibrium, such as trade.