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Every state "reserves the right" to do whatever they want, including things they have previously claimed they will not do. That is literally the definition of
by kyrieeschaton 7y ago
Every state "reserves the right" to do whatever they want, including things they have previously claimed they will not do. That is literally the definition of sovereignty.
- mirimir 7y agoPoint taken. I guess that it was more like a heads up for adversaries. As in "don't think that we won't".
- hammock 7y agoCountries in Europe have given up some sovereignty to the EU. Example: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_(Factortame_Ltd)_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Transport https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_(Factortame_Ltd)_v_Secreta...
- undersuit 7y agoYes, the legal framework is there, but it is up to the members to enforce it. It's the classic: "What are you going to do, hit me?" response after hitting someone. Just be glad most countries maintain some semblance of civility.
- hammock 7y agoHence the benefit of nuclear weapons. Although even the UK caved.
- tech_tuna 7y agoI reserve the right to argue with people I don't know, on the internet.