The international legal order is evolving to include more public elements, like the concept of community interest. This idea is changing how we see international law by emphasizing the importance of public norms and institutions. Different approaches to public and private distinctions in law all point to key elements of publicness: the presence of a community, universal rules with boundaries, hierarchies, and clear obligations. The development of community interest in international law is strengthening these elements, moving towards an international public legal order. This shift has significant implications for the future of international law and how it is understood.