UN Fails in Syria as Law Fails
The article focuses on Radwan Ziyada's book "The UN's Failure in Syria: Unimplemented Resolutions and the Collapse of International Justice," which analyzes the international organization's inability to protect civilians during the Syrian war from 2011 to 2025. The book demonstrates that the Security Council, obstructed by the veto power exercised by the five permanent members, failed to enforce resolutions despite their existence. This failure is attributed to the power dynamics and interests of major powers. It emphasizes that the UN's failure is not limited to Syria but reflects a deeper flaw within the international system itself, where international laws only function based on the will of states and their capacity to reach consensus. The book raises questions about the future of the international order and the possibility of reforming its mechanisms, stressing the importance of documenting events to prevent forgetting the responsibilities of the international community. It also calls for reconsidering the concepts of justice and the effectiveness of international law in light of the interests of great powers.
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