The Geneva Conventions at 75: do the laws of war still have a fighting chance in today’s bloody world?
The Geneva Conventions at 75: do the laws of war still have a fighting chance in today’s bloody world?
On the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the world still witnesses brutal and illegal violations of the rules of war. Only greater collective responsibility will improve the situation.
Have any laws of war mattered when the only realistic enforcement of them is more war?
I mean it's not all or nothing. International law is enforced by International coalitions, alliances, and treaties,. By cooperation. It doesn't have to be a war. Sanctions work all the time, so do incentives.
Once significant war has broken out though, I agree, the only fast solution is more war, and it doesn't matter at all unless both sides of the conflict are going to follow the laws.