Russian President Putin's recent shred of diplomacy regarding Syria is emblematic of how both Russia and the US will follow or break international law depending on their own national interests - regardless of whether it helps the Syrians who have already long been oppressed and slaughtered by Assad’s government.
Kenyan Parliament's recent voted in favor of withdrawing the country from the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction following the onset of Deputy-President William Ruto's trial, who faces three counts of crimes against humanity, threatens the function of international law.
The US Department of Defense's recent responses to allegations of torture demonstrates a growing need to justify state practice through international law.
