Universalist claims of justice and the abuse of power

Power is not solely based on strength; it requires justification. Throughout history, claims to human rights have challenged the unequal power dynamics between peasants and princes. Universalist claims of justice, born out of the American and French revolutions, have been both beneficial and abused. The war in Iraq exemplifies the struggle between power grabs and efforts to bridge the gap between justice ideals and power realities. An engaging debate between Foucault and Chomsky from 1970 can still be found on YouTube.