THE INTERNATIONAL LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT: A VITAL COMPONENT IN THE CONTEXT OF CHANGING WORLD ORDER

Abstract

Armed conflicts pose significant challenges to law principles, often leading to irrational behaviours that undermine strategic objectives. In today's world, these conflicts' visibility and selective legitimisation skew our understanding of the fundamental realities of space, time, and warfare. This article examines and reflects on the relationship between these conflicts and international law, employing a critical analysis and polemologic reflection, particularly considering the transformation of international relations influenced by a diverse array of actors and domains. The goal is to analyse the actions of the involved parties within the context of armed conflict, focusing on their accountability to the human community in what is often regarded as an exceptional circumstance. This scenario necessitates adherence to International Humanitarian Law, particularly considering unregulated interventions driven by strategic and political agendas. Consequently, the inherent humanism of cosmopolitan identification, tailored to the specific realities of those in conflict and other stakeholders, serves as a foundation for more substantial binding agreements for all parties involved.