India's international law obligations questioned amid geopolitical tensions
Original framing: “India is violating its obligations under international law: Francesca Albanese” — The Hindu
Historically, international law has been shaped by colonial powers and has often been used to legitimize colonial and neocolonial actions. The current framing of India’s actions echoes past patterns where Global South nations are held to different legal standards than their Global North counterparts.
The claim that India is violating international law is rooted in a geopolitical framework that privileges Western legal norms and marginalizes non-Western perspectives.
This framing reflects historical patterns where international law has been used to reinforce colonial and neocolonial power structures. By integrating Indigenous and non-Western legal traditions, enhancing civil society participation, and reforming international legal institutions, a more equitable and just global legal system can emerge. Such a system would better address the complexities of modern geopolitical conflicts and promote genuine global cooperation.