International Law in the Face of Absurdity
80 years ago, the UN Charter entered into force, just months after World War II had ended, bringing a sense of relief, hope, and determination to build a system to prevent such devastation through international law.
The Charter symbolized humanity’s collective promise to replace war with duties, dialogue, and diplomacy, but today, the gap between this promise and reality seems to widen.
the current situation can aptly be described as “absurd”: contrary to all reason and common sense.
International law often appears sidelined, ignored, or instrumentalized, far from being the backbone of an international world order.
Author's summary: International law faces absurdity.