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Why International Law Bends to Power Politics

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By    |   Tuesday, 27 January 2026 07:29 AM EST

The term "international law" becomes a lightning rod for debate whenever the United States or Israel takes decisive action against hostile authoritarian regimes—whether in response to terrorism, subversion, or gray-zone threats that chip away at sovereignty.

The question isn't whether international law exists as a collection of treaties, customs, and principles; it's whether it functions as genuine law in a world without a global sheriff.

John Rossomando

John Rossomando is an experienced national security and counterterrorism analyst and researcher who writes for Newsmax and has been featured in numerous publications and has been consulted by numerous U.S. government agencies.

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The term "international law" becomes a lightning rod for debate whenever the United States or Israel takes decisive action against hostile authoritarian regimes-whether in response to terrorism, subversion, or gray-zone threats that chip away at sovereignty.
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