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Note that the JCPOA is not a treaty. The President cannot unilaterally withdraw from a treaty, subject to any withdrawal requirements of the treaty itself. Same
by votepaunchy 7y ago
Note that the JCPOA is not a treaty. The President cannot unilaterally withdraw from a treaty, subject to any withdrawal requirements of the treaty itself. Same goes for the Paris Climate Accord, which was never put forward as a treaty in the US.
- jacquesm 7y agoNote that other countries and their citizens don't typically give a hoot about the internal affairs if it looks as though countries go back on their word and signatures. Internal ratification is simply used as a way to sign treaties with 'fingers crossed'.
- pwodhouse 7y agoCounterparties don't care if a treaty is withdrawn from or merely violated.