International Law as Intimate Enemy, 14 Oregon Review of International Law (2012) (original) (raw)

The paper explores the evolving relationship between international law and nations, particularly focusing on developing countries and their compliance with international norms. Utilizing the metaphor of "intimate enemy," it critiques the differential treatment and narrative surrounding compliance among Western and non-Western nations. The author examines the implications of global power dynamics, emphasizing the rising influence of non-Western countries and re-evaluating the portrayal of developing nations as non-compliant actors in international law.