Method describes a technique of acquiring knowledge. International law method(s) thus describe(s) the techniques of acquiring knowledge about the international legal system in general or about international norms in particular. Methodology is the theory of methods which explains and justifies the method(s) used in a particular instance. Applying a certain methodology does not necessarily mean that international law scholars or practitioners will follow a prescribed method, but they can apply a mixture of methods if that is justified by the chosen methodology. Methodology is informed by discipline-related theories and enquiries which in the case at hand refer to international law theories and enquiries. There is thus correlation between theory, methodology, and methods; theory, which represents a systematic knowledge-resource, informs the selection of a particular methodology whereas the latter informs the selection of particular methods. Put differently, theory provides the context for the enquiry, whereas methodology provides the conceptual justification for the choice of methods according to which theory can be understood, reasoned, demonstrated or disposed of in relation to the specific enquiry. Methodology and methods thus touch upon the values, content, and rationale of international law and determine how international law issues or problems can be understood and addressed. Even if they do not solve problems, they provide the means and manner according to which issues can be researched and solutions articulated.