This episode examines the United States' repeated withdrawal from international agreements and organizations, questioning its commitment to international law and multilateral cooperation.
From the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and arms control treaties with Russia to the Paris Climate Agreement, the International Criminal Court, and global institutions, Washington has repeatedly reconsidered its commitments when they conflict with its national interests.
The program explores how these decisions have weakened international trust, undermined diplomatic efforts, and raised concerns among US allies. Drawing on the views of political scientist John Mearsheimer, it examines whether American foreign policy reflects a broader structural reality in which major powers prioritize strategic interests over legal obligations.
Ultimately, the episode questions the difference between international law, which is binding on all states, and a rules-based international order shaped by the interests of the world's most powerful countries.
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