The decline of international statute in modern conflict

The decline of international statute in modern conflict

06 May 26
Posted by: Capt Toby Kingsberry RM
15 minutes, 26 seconds read
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With John Mearsheimer’s ultrarealism firmly in mind, the author addresses the logic of abiding by, and violating, the international law of war. A 15 minute read.

When this article was in its infancy Russia was widely recognised to be in flagrant violation of international statute, contemporarily in Ukraine and on a wider basis historically. Comparatively, the United States stood in direct contrast, in support of the international rule of statute. Since the inauguration of President Trump, however, the world has changed, the United States now not only refuses to be the guarantor of international statute, but is arguably the champion of its demise. On 25 February 2025, the US sided with Russia when it neglected to recognise Ukraine’s part in calling for…

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