Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Understanding the Cost of the War against Iraq and How that Realization can Affect International Law
Abstract
The article critiques the U.S. invasion of Iraq, arguing that its legality under international law is highly questionable due to the lack of Security Council authorization and its deviation from the U.N. Charter's provisions on the use of force. It also highlights the staggering financial and human costs of the war, emphasizing that the funds spent on the invasion could have addressed critical domestic and global challenges such as healthcare, education, and poverty. The article advocates for greater U.S. compliance with international law and encourages readers to reconsider the allocation of resources to achieve more equitable and ethical outcomes.
Disciplines
Human Rights Law | Immigration Law | International Law | Law
Recommended Citation
David A. Larson,
Understanding the Cost of the War against Iraq and How that Realization can Affect International Law,
13
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
387
(2005).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol13/iss2/2