States must drop their double standards if they want peace and global security
With brutal wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as sporadic conflict between Iran and Israel, defending the even-handed application of international law has never been more critical
02 June 2024 - 00:00
The wars in Gaza and Ukraine have renewed old debates about Western hypocrisy. Many have argued that the West’s support for Ukraine, often couched in terms of respect for international law, has been undermined by the same countries’ lacklustre support for Gaza. The claim has been made that Western countries are concerned with violations of international law only when it serves their own interests...
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