Before 1947, Vellas had established himself as a preeminent voice on international law. He served as the Director of the Political Department within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His work was grounded in the belief that small states could secure their existence through adherence to international norms and collective security—a philosophy that proved fragile in the face of Great Power politics. By 1947, this "legalist" approach was viewed with suspicion by the new pro-Soviet administration, which prioritized ideological loyalty over legal precedent.
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