THE SUPERIORITY OF POLITICS, THE INFERIORITY OF THE LAW AND THE PRIORITY OF PEACFEUL CO-EXISTENCE

Abstract

Maintaining peace and order is a major headline in the world politics today. The theatrical display of politics and the reign of diplomatic hitches cannot be overemphasized as the shift in focus from maintenance of international peace and order to egocentric pursuit of national interest is reaching its crescendo. It is not merely a contemporary issue; it is an off shoot of a repressed historical fight that has existed from time immemorial, laying hold on the present as a payback strategy. The tussle amongst world powers has become terrifying while third world States have become anxious spectators waiting for their fates to be debated upon and sealed. The power of sovereignty of these third world states is becoming increasingly bizarre because their needs come from having understanding or creating a bloc and alliance with one world power while in a subsisting unilateral treaty with another. This research examines the principle of international law on peace and friendly relations through analytical approach. It further substantiates the fact that world powers should ensure that international peace is not underplayed through politics. Similarly developed nations should develop their economic policies to safeguard their future in the present time.