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Vol 13, No 1 (2025)

Populism and the Erosion of International Legal Norms

Berebon, Charles (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Feb 2025

Abstract

The rise of populism poses a significant challenge to constitutionalism, democracy, and the rule of law. Populist governments undermine the international legal order and weaken the authority of international agreements. This article examines the critical threats that populism presents to international law, particularly its impact on international institutions, multilateralism, and the financial support received by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Populist leaders often promote the idea that international law is merely a tool for coordination and interventionism rather than a binding legal framework. Their policies, which tend to be anti-pluralist and focused on narrow, self-serving agendas, contradict fundamental international objectives such as the protection of human rights and collective cooperation among nations. By analyzing these concerns, this article highlights the growing risks associated with populist governance and its implications for the global legal landscape.

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