Outline of the lecture

The norms on the use of force in a nutshell Violation of the Prohibition of the Use of Force? UN Charter Article 2(4)

Yes Self-defence?

Authorized by the UN SC?

UN Charter Article 51

UN Charter Chapter VII

No Violation of International law 4/13/2015

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Operation Thunderbolt Entebbe Uganda, 1976 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ct-meb6U0

All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence or any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations

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Operation Opera, The Destroying of the Osirak reactor Iraq 1981 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUJOCFK6IeY

Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a Member of the United Nations, until the Security Council has taken measures necessary to maintain international peace and security 4/13/2015

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Libya 2011 (and Syria 2013) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-eXhWVVowk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7KbW8zX6Q0

Article 39 The Security Council shall determine the existence of any threat to The peace, breach of the peace Or act of aggression and shall Make such recommendations, Or decide what measures shall Be taken in accordance with Articles 41 and 42, to maintain Or restore peace and security

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