Why the Rule of Law Still Matters - and Must Evolve to Survive

23rd October 2025

In The Times today, Cherie Blair argues the rule of law is the cornerstone of global peace and freedom, but today it faces mounting pressure from conflict, fragmentation, and new global challenges such as climate change and cyberwarfare. It calls for renewed commitment and reform to ensure that international law evolves — rather than erodes — in the face of 21st-century threats.