There is no doubt that difficult days lie ahead of the global order as we know it since the end of World War II. Clearly, the USA has set a very dangerous precedent in terms of not abiding by international law, the rules-based order and respect for international institutions such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court

Sovereignty appears vigorously defended in Europe when violated by adversaries but ignored when challenged by allies

Under international law, regime change, coercive economic measures and military intervention are unlawful unless authorised by the UN Security Council

Nonetheless, the US president has unashamedly admitted that this operation in Venezuela is all about oil