Newsweek Discovers 'International Law' When Venezuela Resists U.S. Intervention
Newsweek ponders whether U.S. actions in Venezuela are a 'dangerous test' for international law. How quaint. It's almost as if 'international law' is a selective concern, primarily invoked when nations defy U.S. interests, rather than when the U.S. or its allies bomb sovereign states, overthrow governments, or occupy territories. Funny how 'international law' concerns weren't quite so urgent
during the 2003 Iraq Invasion, or when Israel annexes territory in blatant violation of UN resolutions 242 and 497, consistently backed by vetoes from Washington in the Security Council. Perhaps Newsweek would prefer a 'rules-based order' where the rules are written in Washington, enforced by destabilization, sanctions, and coups, and only apply when convenient. One might wonder if their
definition of 'dangerous test' only applies to those who dare to challenge imperial mandates, not those who consistently dismantle global norms with impunity.