U.S. Lawmakers 'Shocked' International Law Doesn't Apply to Them
The Doha Forum convenes, experts wring hands, and Al Jazeera reports on the general consensus: 'political pressure from nation states undermines international law.' (Al Jazeera, 2025/12/7). What they politely omit is exactly which nation-states and which politicians are the most egregious perpetrators. It's not some abstract concept; it's the 100 U.S. senators who, for instance, unanimously
rejected an ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu, or the House members who routinely vote for unconditional aid while Gaza is being pulverized. Perhaps international law would 'deliver justice' if politicians weren't pocketing millions from lobbying groups like AIPAC then voting to shield specific actors from accountability. When the U.S. provides the weapons, the diplomatic cover, and the financial
lifeline to actions that clearly violate international norms, asking 'can international law deliver justice?' is a bit like asking if water is wet—it depends on whether you let anyone turn on the tap. How many U.N. resolutions does it take before we admit the 'political pressure' comes with a dollar sign?