The capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, by the United States has become one of the most talked-about international developments in recent times.
Beyond the headlines and political reactions, the incident has sparked deep concern and debate across the world. At its heart lies a simple but troubling question: what happens to the global order when the rules that govern relations between nations appear to be stretched or ignored?
Territorial integrity
The idea that a country’s borders and sovereignty should be respected is not an abstract legal concept. It is a principle that has helped prevent chaos in international affairs for decades.
Enshrined in the United Nations Charter, it assures nations, big and small, that their territory will not be violated by force or unilateral action.
