​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Neutrality


Neutrality is the legal status of a state that remains impartial during a war between other states.


A neutral state recognizes that a state of belligerency exists between the warring parties but does not support either side militarily.


Because of this neutral position, international law imposes certain rights and duties on both the neutral state and the belligerent states.


For example, the neutral state must avoid assisting either side in the conflict, while the belligerents must respect the neutral state’s territory and independence.


Neutrality is an important concept in international law because it helps limit the spread of armed conflict and protects states that choose not to participate in war.