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US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules

Friday, March 13, 2026

US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules

AGI Distinguished Fellow, Andrew Sheng, argues in the South China Morning Post that the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, without congressional or UN approval, undermine the global governance order.

He contends that war, a costly measure, should require careful deliberation, domestic support, and international endorsement. Sheng highlights that conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran revolve around power and energy control, particularly Middle Eastern oil and gas, vital for many economies. The attacks signal a shift away from diplomacy towards settling differences through might.

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Andrew Sheng

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Global Institute

Andrew Sheng

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