Who gives two hoots in hell about "international law"? Is there even such a thing?

Question

I don't believe in international law, because there is no international democratic law making body nor is there an international authority charged with enforcement of international law.

For example, the United Nations is a useless organization with tyrannical obstructionists on the Security Council which could care less about the security of Western countries.

Trade does not require international law, just bilateral trade agreements.

Answer 1

Agree.

Answer 2

At the risk of sounding incredibly rude, I must say: You're wrong. On all counts.

The international law making body is an organization called United Nations. Perhaps you've heard of it. It's a group of countries that includes all of the major powerhouses, and they all agree on laws that nations should follow.

Example: Basic human rights. No country is allowed to torture their prisoners or they are violating international law.

Similarly, you are also wrong about their being no international authority to enforce the law. That too is the UN, and they decide together what course of action to take.
Now, granted, all of the members of the UN don't necessarily agree, but that's the great thing about democracy, isn't it?

Answer 3

International Law (also called public international law to distinguish from "private international law," i.e. resolution for conflict of laws) in its most general sense, "consists of rules and principles of general application dealing with the conduct of states and of international organizations and with their relations inter se, as well as with some of their relations with persons, whether natural or juridical."[[1]] International law concerns the structure and conduct of states, international organizations, and, to a certain degree, also multinational corporations and individuals.

Answer 4

international law exists, or else there would be no trade. there is no reason not to believe in it. why do you think you have stuff that says "made in china" on it?

that's why we should care what it is and who enforces it. we need someone to sell our crap to. and we make lots of crap out of other countries' resources that we have traded for. where do you think our oil comes from?

are you just planning on bartering with your local neighborhood for goods? or do you wish to join the 21st century? then start learning about the community you are living in, not the one you invented.

Answer 5

Bravo, that is just what Hitler thought.