What remains of justice when force becomes law?

For decades, adherence to international law was a defining marker of democratic legitimacy. Today, that foundation has eroded. Through a detailed analysis of recent conflicts in the Middle East and beyond, Luigi Daniele argues that systematic violations of international law — carried out with Western acquiescence — have normalized force as a source of legitimacy in global politics. Examining Gaza, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, the book traces the collapse of legal constraints between states and asks whether justice can survive an emerging global order built on impunity.