Dossier
offensive realism
Coverage of offensive realism in the Nexus archive.
- A Path For Middle Powers and a Rules-Based International Order: A Functional Perspective
The article examines five recurring narratives criticizing international law, particularly its regulation of military force, using contexts like the Ukraine war, Gaza war, and Iran. It argues these narratives—such as international law being a facade for power politics or too dogmatic—are often flawed, reflecting tensions between power and universal norms.