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by Bendingo 3171 days ago
> we have much stronger rule of law in the west

Domestically perhaps, but not when it comes to international law (eg. sanctioning torture, extrajudicial killings, drone strikes, illegal invasion etc.)

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> Domestically perhaps, but not when it comes to international law

One of these is a thing with courts, enforcement mechanisms, et cetera. The other is really only relevant for preventing war between global powers, i.e. the Security Council.