Became Quote by Noam Chomsky
“It was during the Reagan years that defiance of international law and the U.N. Charter became entirely open.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on International Law, 1985
During Reagan's era, blatant violations of global law and UN principles became openly tolerated.
In simple terms: Reagan period saw open defiance of international law.
Question and defend legal norms.
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Type
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- human rights advocacy
- policy analysis
- academic debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can enforce compliance?
- How does public opinion shape state actions?
Power politics can undermine legal standards.