What actually happens when countries violate international law?

When countries violate international law, there’s no global police force to step in. So does the law actually matter — or is it just words on paper? In this episode, I look at how international law works in practice when the rules are broken. From rulings at the International Court of Justice to sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and criminal prosecutions, the episode explores what consequences can follow — even when enforcement is slow or uneven.