Did the U.S. Violate International Law?

In this week's episode of TPO Explains, hosts Kathleen, Jason, and Joe dive deep into the complex world of international law, exploring everything from how global rules are created to what happens when powerful nations break them. With the recent arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro making headlines, this timely discussion unpacks the mechanisms, enforcement challenges, and real-world implications of international legal systems. KEY TOPICS INCLUDE: What is International Law and How Does It Work? The Enforcement Problem: Who Polices the World? The Maduro Arrest: A Case Study in International Law International Courts: The ICC vs. ICJ Fun Facts About International Law Why Most Countries Follow International Law Most of the Time A Christian Perspective on Global Justice CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: International Law Overview 0:36 - Jason's Haircut Story (The Bet) 3:54 - What is International Law? 5:20 - The Four Sources of International Law 8:35 - Diplomatic Immunity Explained 10:29 - The "Vibes" of International Law 13:07 - Who Enforces International Law? 14:35 - The International Criminal Court & Vladimir Putin 17:10 - Why Enforcement is Imperfect 18:55 - The Two International Courts (ICJ vs ICC) 22:37 - The Nicolás Maduro Arrest Controversy 25:45 - Why Powerful Countries Can Break the Rules 27:03 - Fun Facts: Pirates, Space Law & Antarctica 31:07 - Christian Perspective: Above All, Love 33:16 - Closing Thoughts CONNECT WITH TPO EXPLAINS: 🎥 Watch on YouTube & Spotify 💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes #InternationalLaw #GlobalPolitics #Maduro #InternationalCourt #ICC #Geopolitics #ChristianPerspective #TPOExplains #CurrentEvents #WorldNews #LegalSystem #UnitedNations #DiplomaticImmunity #WarCrimes #Venezuela