what happens when international law is not consistent with the cultures/beliefs of...

[idontknow]

...certain countries? are those countries exempt?
I am still puzzled. So, a country that is not bound by treaties can do whatever it wants?

 

[scythe18]

then they are not recognized. the laws of where you are stand. if you are in the US, the Constitution stands as the supreme law.

 

[David L]

That's how wars are started.

 

[Texas Hobo]

If a country does not sign and ratify a treaty they are not bound by it, they can also unratify it if they grow to dislike it.

"International law" is a very strange and nebulous thing. Much of it grew out of traditions. Like not killing diplomats of hostile countries.