2007-12-04 01:23:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, each nation is sovereign. They make their own laws.
However, each nation is free to decide how it wants to (or not wants to) deal with other nations. If it doesn't like a policy of another nation, it is free to say "we don't like it - change it or we won't work with you". Obviously, it's only effective if you have any clout (like the U.S.).
Further, groups of nations can band together and decide what sort of relationship they want with a nation whose policies they don't agree with.
So, in summary, no nation can dictate to another, but since they all have to deal with each other, if a nation has controverisal policies, other nations can put pressure on them to change it, or choose not to deal with that nation, or implement sanctions (usually economic/trade).
If you're thinking Iran, Iran is not beholden to anybody. They can develop what they choose to develop. If they are choosing to develop nuclear, they totally have the right to. By the same token, other nations likewise have the right to have nothing to do with Iran, not trade witrh them or talk with them. It comes down to Iran's deciding whether it's worth the wrath of the international community or not. Legally, sure, but they may be alone in the world as a result. It's their choice.
2007-12-04 01:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how you define enforce. The US does NOT want to enfore atomic rules against Iran, but many feel we must. No one is complaining when our navy ships stop Somali pirate ships. We recently rescued a North Vietnam merchant ship from Somali pirates. North Korea didn't mind THAT enforcement.
Just like any police action, they luv ya when you enforce in their favor, but when the law is enforced against them, suddenly its "not fair."
2007-12-04 01:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When that technology is nuclear weapons and the country has signed the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, yes.
Now, "enforce" is up for debate. Some people think scolding at length at the UN is enforcing.
2007-12-04 01:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by Philip McCrevice 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"enforce" no, "influence" or "persuade" of course.
That is the definition of diplomacy. do you have an issue with diplomacy and sovereign persuasion? Might as well have issues with "breathing air" or "the sun coming up in the east"
2007-12-04 10:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by Barry C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we can, we have, and we do.
Can we continue to do so ?...not without a great cost to our own security and economy...but yes.
Should we be doing this ?....not on our own.... we can't be the lone wolf forever. We can't be the world police forever. At some point we have to stop pissing everyone off, and stay in our own backyard.
2007-12-04 01:34:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some international treaties but generally speaking no.
there are also international professional bodies and scientists do not want to be isolated from them but nations are sovereign states and if they want to do something badly enough they cannot be stopped.
2007-12-04 01:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by mikeheuk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
George Bush certainly thinks so, doesn't he.
Wonder what would happen if the shoe was on the other foot? Whaddya think?
2007-12-04 05:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but America wants to be so.
2007-12-04 01:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by Rana 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
USA wants to be one such country.
2007-12-04 01:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by ASKER 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋