What's the Point of War Laws?

What's the point of having laws that govern war when enforcement is often impractical or fails entirely? This episode tackles that uncomfortable question head-on. We break down the Geneva Conventions—the only treaties with universal ratification—and examine how they shape military operations, reciprocity between adversaries, and post-conflict accountability. From the Martens Clause to proportionality standards, we explore why even fuzzy law is better than no law at all. Episode #423813 — open it directly at myweirdprompts.com/423813