States possess the sovereign right to leave international agreements, yet the increasing frequency of treaty withdrawals signals a troubling shift in how governments approach their legal obligations. As political expediency overtakes strategic commitment, the foundations of international cooperation face unprecedented strain. This article examines the forces driving the withdrawal trend, its implications for global legal order, and potential safeguards to maintain the reliability that international law requires.

Diplomatic immunity, one of international law's oldest and most successful frameworks, faces a legitimacy crisis as high-profile abuses collide with contemporary demands for accountability. While the 1961 Vienna Convention remains essential for protecting diplomats from political persecution, reforming immunity without undermining the reciprocal protections that keep diplomats safe worldwide requires careful multilateral coordination—not unilateral action that could endanger envoys in hostile environments.