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The similarities between Sharia Law (specifically the Siyar , or Islamic law of nations) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) are striking, given that the former was codified over a millennium before the Geneva Conventions. Both systems share a fundamental goal: humanizing war by minimizing unnecessary suffering. While the terminologies differ, the core principles of Distinction , Proportionality , and Military Necessity  are deeply embedded in both.   1. The Principle of Distinction Both...

The shift in Western diplomacy toward China in early 2026 represents one of the most significant realignments in recent geopolitical history. Driven by the "America First" trade policies of President Donald Trump, many traditional U.S. allies are pivoting toward a pragmatic—though precarious—engagement with Beijing. Whether this economic thaw signals an end to human rights accountability is a question of "trade-offs versus leverage." The New Pragmatism: Why the West is Engaging As the Trump...