"War has returned to Europe!" and with it, fear. Must we relearn the language of power politics to secure peace? Are we truly facing the end of the rules-based order? Peace researcher Hendrik Simon takes a clear stand in this heated debate: war has never been merely a matter of politics; it has always required justification. Simon dissects the arguments of the "realists" and demonstratesusing historical and contemporary examples ranging from US foreign policy to the Russian attack on Ukrainewhy international law is not a naive fantasy, but our most vital shield against arbitrary power. This accessible analysis offers guidance in uncertain times and encourages us to resolutely defend the law against the exercise of power.
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