The article discusses the question of when leaders should break the law in times of emergencies.

The text discusses the historical significance of the Atlantic Charter articulated by Roosevelt and Churchill during World War II, emphasizing values like peace, free trade, human rights, and democracy.

Sasha Polakow-Suransky discusses his book "Go Back to Where You Came From: The Backlash Against Immigration and the Fate of Western Democracy" which examines the surge of authoritarian populism in once strong liberal democracies.

In response to a review by Jeremy Rabkin, the author acknowledges praise for his book on Israel's adherence to international laws of war but criticizes Rabkin for misrepresenting his arguments and advocating for the overthrow rather than reform of these laws.