The World Would Be Much Worse Without International Law
The article discusses the importance of international law in the context of ongoing global conflicts. It highlights the challenges faced by international law in holding perpetrators accountable for war crimes and mass atrocities. The discussion is framed within a series of podcasts aimed at exploring the relevance of international law today.
- ▪The author is participating in a series of podcasts in London focused on international law.
- ▪The Ukraine war and the Iran war are cited as significant examples where international law is questioned.
- ▪Recent reports of wartime sexual violence have raised concerns about accountability for war crimes.
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| Original publisher | World Politics Review |
| Canonical URL | https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/international-law-war-doha-debates/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 13:50:57 +0000 |
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ColumnGlobal The World Would Be Much Worse Without International LawCharli CarpenterMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026A sign outside the International Criminal Court building showing its logo and name, in The Hague, Netherlands, September 20, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou for NurPhoto via AP) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window) This week, I’m in London, where I will be joining international affairs commentators from around the world to film a series of podcasts for Doha Debates that will be rolled out over the next few months.
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