International Law in the Face of Absurdity
80 years ago, the UN Charter entered into force, just months after World War II had ended, amidst a world in ruins.
The Charter symbolized humanity’s promise to replace war with duties, dialogue, and diplomacy, but today, the gap between this promise and reality seems to widen.
international law today often appears sidelined, ignored, or instrumentalized
The current situation can be described as “absurd”, contrary to reason and common sense, due to the irrational behavior of various actors and the large gap between their conduct and international law rules.
Author's summary: International law faces absurdity in today's world.