Methodological basis of the research of state responsibility under international law

The complexity of modern political and legal relations that arise with the onset international responsibility significantly increases importance developing a methodological basis for concept state under law. article highlights study sphere states. reveals content civilizational, axiological, historical-legal conceptual-comparative approaches, which contributes to deeper understanding nature law essence responsibility, patterns functioning development norms on It has been established main principles civilizational approach contribute considering peculiarities applying categories through prism interaction civilizations their dialogue. From standpoint axiological approach, value number significant is revealed, in particular, term "responsibility" itself, as well such values freedom, equality, justice, solidarity, tolerance, respect all human rights. application allows, among others, investigate opinion regarding from earliest times; analyze stages UN International Law Commission's work codification states; trace evolution an internationally wrongful act highlight issue its normative consolidation, states lawful activity. toolkit methods macro- micro-comparison, synchronic diachronic, normative, textual, doctrinal comparisons helpful comparing studied phenomena. approaches analyzed allows comprehensive issues develop law, consider specifics illegal conduct non-state actors conditions processes.