International law debates pre-emptive strikes between the UN Charter’s ban on force (Article 2(4)) and self-defence rights (Article 51). Anticipatory self-defence under the Caroline Test remains disputed. Meanwhile, International Humanitarian Law regulates warfare, requiring distinction and proportionality to protect civilians and ensure accountability.
Click to View MoreThe US strike on Venezuela, framed as counter–narco-terrorism, undermines the UN Charter and reflects weakening international law. Economic interests, not drugs, appear central. For India, the episode reinforces the need for strategic autonomy through indigenous defence strength and calibrated multialignment in a fragile global order.
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