# International law not dead despite wars, says analysis 2026-08-10T20:45:22+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asserted that international law is under pressure but will prevail, even as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza strain the system. The Hindu reports that the very fact states justify their actions using international law, invoking the UN Charter, sovereignty, and self-defence, shows it remains relevant. Compliance often goes unnoticed: aviation, maritime traffic, diplomacy, and trade all function daily because nations honour thousands of legal obligations. International law also shapes peace efforts, from ceasefire arrangements to treaties. India's Indus Waters Treaty is cited as proof that legal frameworks enable engagement even amid political discord. For the Global South, a rules-based order offers a chance to advance interests through negotiation rather than raw power. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: conflicts, global governance, Indus Waters Treaty, international law, treaties, United Nations Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/international-law-not-dead-despite-wars-says-analysis/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/international-law-not-dead-despite-wars-says-analysis/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.