Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Professor Marc Weller, Director of the Global Governance and Security Centre and Programme Director of the International Law Programme at Chatham House. According to Professor Weller, the central issue is whether we are witnessing an erosion of the international order. He argues that the use of force by the United States constitutes an unlawful act of aggression, and that threats directed at civilian infrastructure represent clear violations of humanitarian law.
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'Unlawful' war on Iran: 'Use of force by the United States never justified'
France 24
April 08, 2026
14:16 GMT
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Professor Marc Weller, Director of the Global Governance and Security Centre and Programme Director of the International Law Programme at Chatham House. According to Professor Weller, the central issue is whether we are witnessing an erosion of the international order. He argues that the use of force by the United States constitutes an unlawful act of aggression, and that threats directed at civilian infrastructure represent clear violations of humanitarian law.
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