Ask AI: How can individuals be legal entity in public international law?

Individuals can be considered legal entities in public international law through their recognition as either a state or a non-state actor. State actors typically include sovereign states, certain international organizations and certain other entities (such as certain entities recognized as possessing sovereignty by the international community). Non-state actors can include individuals such as heads of state, representatives of governments and other individuals who may be given legal authority by a sovereign state. Individuals can also be recognized as legal entities in certain international agreements and can form legal partnerships with other persons under international law.