The Transformation of International Law into a Political Weapon
Journal: Open MIND
Year: 2026

This article analyzes a significant crisis observed in the contemporary practice of international law — its transformation into a political instrument. The study examines the evolution of international law from its formation in the twentieth century to its transformation in the twenty-first century. Particular attention is given to three global challenges: double standards and selective justice in the application of international law, institutional fragmentation caused by the veto system within