The collective security architecture, built in the aftermath of the Second World War, is going through a period of unprecedented turbulence.

Designed to replace the law of the strongest with the force of law, this international order now seems to be crumbling under the onslaught of national ambitions and uninhibited power relations.

Impunity is gaining ground, while multilateral institutions, often paralysed by vetoes and divisions, struggle to stem the resurgence of high-intensity conflicts.

In light of this erosion, there is a strong temptation to declare the end of common rules. However, the legal vacuum would only benefit violence and chaos.

Restoring the credibility and effectiveness of international law is the essential condition for ensuring that the protection of peoples is not merely a distant ideal, but once again becomes an effective safeguard. More than just a technical adaptation, a true reinvention of global regulatory mechanisms is now required.