Skip to content

International law Quote by Hersch Lauterpacht

“If international law is, in some ways, at the vanishing point of law, the law of war is, perhaps even more conspicuously, at the vanishing point of international law.” quote by Hersch Lauterpacht
Download Open image
““If international law is, in some ways, at the vanishing point of law, the law of war is, perhaps even more conspicuously, at the vanishing point of international law.””

Hersch Lauterpacht

About This Quote

International law is fading; the law of war is even more obscure within it.

In simple terms: International law weakens; war law even less clear.

Key Takeaway

Clarify war law.

Themes

international law war vanishing clarity justice

Mood

analytical critical

Type

observation statement

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • military strategy
  • human rights law
  • academic research

Key Concepts

legal theory ethics policy conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does war law interact with global norms?
  • Can law adapt to modern conflict?
A Different Perspective

International law may still hold relevance.

4.0 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More International law quotes

Browse all 238 International law quotes