At the Twilight of the "Liberal" International Legal Order: Prospects After the US "Special Military Operation" in Venezuela

This article examines the emerging transformation of the so-called “liberal international legal order” in light of recent geopolitical developments and the "ruptures" caused by the "Special Military Operations" of the United States. It argues that these developments should not be understood merely as isolated controversies regarding the use of force, but as indicators of a broader shift in the justificatory framework that characterised the post-Cold War international legal order. The piece therefore suggests that this transition may lead to its reconfiguration within a more fragmented legal system shaped by competing centres of power and evolving geopolitical realities, rather than heralding the demise of international law altogether.