The United Nations’ ability to carry out its mission has been severely constrained in recent years by its member states. And many of its agencies are now facing funding shortages that could severely curtail their work. In fact, multilateralism of all stripes is under strain, from the International Criminal Court to the World Trade Organization.
Even if not a single civilian were harmed in Israel’s pager attack targeting Hezbollah members, it might still violate the laws of war.
Politically expedient moves to crack down on migration are putting the EU’s guarantee of free movement in jeopardy.
Germany has a long history of imposing border patrols to curb migration. It’s a response to demands for a quick fix that never works.