That was it. The bridge she needed.
I cannot directly provide or link to a PDF file, as that would likely violate copyright laws. However, I can offer a brief narrative related to the reference you mentioned: Derecho Internacional Público by Modesto Seara Vázquez, specifically page 139. The Footnote on Page 139 derecho internacional publico modesto seara vazquez pdf 139
Elena realized that on page 139, Seara Vázquez wasn't just summarizing doctrine—he was subtly critiquing the formalist view. He argued that the source of responsibility wasn't merely the act itself, but the state's capacity to prevent it. That single page gave her the philosophical and jurisprudential anchor for her entire submission. That was it