Fiducijarni principi i ratne operacije

Within this research, fiduciary principles are defined as legal norms that establish the obligations, both general and specific, that states owe to their citizens. To explore the theoretical framework suggesting that the fiduciary duties of the state decide the scope of its margin of appreciation when negotiating war reparations, the study is structured into three sections. Initially, we delve into the fundamental concept of fiduciary relationships and their relevance within public law. Subsequently, we turn our attention to analyzing fiduciary duties within the realm of international public law, differentiating between the broader responsibilities of states – such as promoting peace, security, and human rights – and the more specific obligations that fluctuate in response to varying circumstances, targeting concrete actions toward fiduciary beneficiaries. In the third section of the paper, the examination focuses on the fiduciary obligations of the state concerning reparations. Our analysis is predominantly drawn from the external aspect of sovereignty, with a specific focus on the state’s power to act on behalf of its citizens in negotiations related to reparations.