Improving strength of international treaties

Increasing effectiveness of international agreements

Claim

Whatever form international agreements take, domestic solutions should not be imposed on individual governments. The distinction between performance criteria or objectives, which may be imposed and accepted by many nations, and a solution, which many nations will resent, is important. Countries are often willing to agree to reach a goal of some kind providing they are left to devise their own means of meeting the target.

Counter-claim

The notion that improving the strength of international treaties is a pressing issue is vastly overstated. Many treaties already exist, and their effectiveness often hinges on the political will of nations rather than their legal frameworks. Focusing on treaty strength diverts attention from more pressing global challenges, such as poverty, climate change, and health crises. Instead of obsessing over legalities, we should prioritize actionable solutions that foster genuine cooperation and tangible results among nations.