Explain the role of multinationals in the international system and their impact by referring to examples of companies.

The United States and MexicoThe United States is financing and supplying weapons to rebels in Mexico that are attempting to take over power in Mexico. The rebel leader is arrested in Mexico and convicted for rebellion. He serves his sentence in a prison owned and administered by Mexico. The rebel leader is left without food for days and unable to consult with a lawyer.(Note for the purposes of this assignment that both United States and Mexico are signatories to the ICCPR (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as well as the Convention against Torture and the special complaints procedure. In addition, both countries are members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)1. The president of Mexico requests an explanation of sources of international law, specifically what a treaty is and what customary international law is. Explain to him and also provide him with examples. Furthermore, whether Mexico can be internationally responsible if the rebel leader is tortured, by a prison guard in a Mexican prison?2. The president of the United States wishes to know whether the United States as a State is responsible under international law for any abuses committed by the rebels? In your answer please refer to the articles of state responsibility as well as case law.3. Suppose the United States decides to unilaterally impose duties (which it wishes to do in this case) of 40% on all electronic goods being imported in the United States coming from Mexico. What legal recourse from a trade-related aspect can Mexico take?4. The president of Mexico appears to believe that multinational corporations have no power and that States are the only relevant players in international society. Explain the role of multinationals in the international system and their impact by referring to examples of companies.Now assume the United States and Mexico have a long-standing territorial dispute. Since time immemorial both States have argued about the sovereignty over Sunset Island, some 200 miles south off the coast of the United States, and about 310 miles northeast of Mexico. Since the Second World War, Sunset Island has been part of the United States.One sunny morning, an impressive flotilla of the Mexico navy appears on the horizon of Sunset Island. When asked for an explanation, Mexico mentions that there is nothing to worry about since it is a regular biannual naval maneuver. The United States replies that Mexico has no authorization to enter United State’s territorial waters. When the Mexican fleet enters United State’s territorial sea, the Governor of Sunset Island orders to fire at the Mexican navy (there are numerous deaths and casualties as a result)5. Explain by referring to case law and relevant legal provisions whether the United States breaches international law by ordering the firing at the Mexican Navy?6. Suppose the president of the United States travels to Mexico in order to conclude a trade agreement. A Mexican Non-Governmental Organization requests the public prosecutor in Mexico to arrest the United States President for crimes against humanity due to deaths that occurred on Sunset Island. Argue whether or not it will be possible to arrest and try the United States President in Mexico?CRITERIA1. Critical application and integration of relevant laws and cases. A clear understanding of relevant concepts of subject matter treaties, customary law, state responsibility, human rights law, trade law, use of force, state immunity2. Depth of analysis, the extensiveness of research, and breadth of reading. The more complex, creative, and difficult your solutions, answers, and strategies will be, the better.3. Coherence and quality of documents and references. Proper English. Logical structure.