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Law, politics, and the use of force in international relations are deeply interconnected, shaping the way states interact and maintain global order. International law establishes rules that limit and regulate the use of force, emphasizing principles such as sovereignty, non-intervention, and the prohibition of aggression, while allowing exceptions like self-defense or collective security under the United Nations framework. Politics, however, often influences how these laws are interpreted and applied, as states pursue national interests, power, and security. The tension between legal norms and political realities becomes evident in cases of military intervention, peacekeeping operations, and responses to threats such as terrorism or humanitarian crises. Ultimately, the balance between law and politics in the use of force reflects the ongoing struggle to reconcile state sovereignty with the collective responsibility to preserve peace and protect human rights in the international system.
This lecture is part of POL 406 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANISATION in the Political Science department. The course has 36 recorded lectures across 12 series, all free to watch. Read or download the POL 406 lecture note to study alongside the video.
