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What was a reason for the delay in British response to Argentina’s occupation of the Falklands?

  • They needed time to prepare. (correct)
  • They did not consider it a priority.
  • They were waiting for US support.
  • They were negotiating a peaceful resolution.

    • Which statement about self-defense in international law is correct?

  • Self-defense is only justified during an armed attack. (correct)
  • Self-defense must not be proportional to the attack.
  • Self-defense measures are justified indefinitely.
  • Self-defense can be exercised against political allies.

    • How does Trump’s foreign policy differ from traditional approaches?

  • He favors proportionality in responses.
  • He strongly values old alliances.
  • He adopts an erratic and unpredictable stance. (correct)
  • He advocates for diplomatic resolutions.

    • What does the concept of 'proportionality' in self-defense entail?

    <p>The response should be balanced with the intent to halt further attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a condition under which Ukraine could legally reconquer Crimea?

    <p>At any time, according to international law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the obligation described as 'as it deems necessary'?

    <p>A political obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary concern for the US after World War II regarding European wars?

    <p>To avoid involvement in another European war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Trump administration, what was a significant concern about US military assistance?

    <p>Lack of contribution from other nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation was Article 5 activated?

    <p>Following an attack on the US on 9/11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Article 42(7) TEU state regarding a Member State under armed aggression?

    <p>A binding obligation to assist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Article 5 of the NATO Treaty stipulate regarding an armed attack?

    <p>An armed attack against one or more parties is viewed as an attack against all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation exists in the context of European defense according to the content?

    <p>Defense systems are relatively weak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions are explicitly mentioned as being covered by Article 6 of the NATO Treaty?

    <p>Territory of any Party in Europe or North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document do both TEU and NATO reference regarding collective self-defense?

    <p>Article 51 of the United Nations Charter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen immediately after an armed attack according to Article 5?

    <p>The attack must be reported to the Security Council.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treaty specifically addresses aid and assistance among American states?

    <p>Rio Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of invoking collective self-defense under NATO?

    <p>To restore and maintain security in the North Atlantic area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can measures taken for individual or collective self-defense be terminated?

    <p>When the Security Council has restored international peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of operations must rescue missions adhere to as stated in the content?

    <p>Minimally invasive approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be included in measures taken for collective self-defense according to NATO?

    <p>Use of armed force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the understanding of an armed attack under Article 6?

    <p>Attacks on territories outside of Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes pre-emptive self-defence from preventive self-defence?

    <p>Pre-emptive self-defence is about an imminent attack, while preventive self-defence addresses possible future attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Caroline test, what must a threatened State demonstrate to act in self-defence?

    <p>The necessity of self-defence must be instant, overwhelming, and without any choice of means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'imminent' in the context of self-defence?

    <p>An attack where troops are currently en route to invade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the correspondence between Great Britain and the US regarding self-defence?

    <p>The British seized the steamboat Caroline in an American port.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does international law imply regarding a threatened State's military action?

    <p>Military action is permissible if it is proportionate to the threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of self-defence, how is 'proportionate' interpreted?

    <p>The response must not exceed the scale of the initial threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of 'restrictive reading' of article 51?

    <p>Self-defence is allowed only when there is an actual armed attack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key factor makes the terms 'pre-emptive' and 'preventive' self-defence ambiguous in practice?

    <p>States often use these terms interchangeably without consistent definitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the terrorist network involved in the attacks on the United States on September 11?

    <p>Osama bin Laden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Article 5 of the Washington Treaty state regarding armed attacks?

    <p>An attack on one Ally is considered an attack on all Allies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary reason for Israel's construction of a wall on its border with the Palestinian Territories?

    <p>To combat terrorist attacks, particularly from Hamas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resolutions did the International Court of Justice (ICJ) indicate could not support Israel's claim of self-defence?

    <p>Security Council resolutions 1368 and 1373.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Israeli court note regarding the threat justifying the wall's construction?

    <p>It originates from the Occupied Palestinian Territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did NATO's Secretary General determine regarding the September 11 attacks?

    <p>They were directed from abroad and warranted a collective defense response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Israel's perspective on the primary threat change in the 1990s?

    <p>It shifted from state military threats to terrorist groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major issue did the construction of the wall directly relate to?

    <p>The Oslo Accords and control over the West Bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures are Member States called upon to take in response to ISIL's actions?

    <p>Take necessary actions to prevent and suppress terrorist acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the resolution indicate about the nature of the threat posed by Da'esh?

    <p>It is recognized as exceptional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there a consensus on the right to self-defence against non-state actors?

    <p>The answer is still unresolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions may self-defence against quasi-de-facto-regimes be permissible?

    <p>When lacking any political legitimacy and controlling territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Council's resolution address the fight against transnational terrorism?

    <p>By enabling collective action based on Article 51 of the UN Charter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated about self-defence against a government?

    <p>It is permitted only with a sufficient nexus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which terrorist groups are specifically mentioned in the call for action?

    <p>ISIL, ANF, and any affiliates of Al-Qaida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clarity is provided regarding the right to self-defence by the Council's resolution?

    <p>It does not explicitly state that self-defence is lawful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Requirements for Self-Defense (Summary)

    • Article 51 UN Charter governs self-defense
    • Armed attack is a prerequisite
    • Reporting to the Security Council is necessary
    • Customary international law also applies, including
    • Immediacy
    • Necessity
    • Proportionality
    • Request by the attacked state (for collective self-defense)

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    Test your knowledge on international law, military policy, and the responses of nations to conflicts. This quiz covers various aspects including NATO treaties, self-defense principles, and post-World War II military concerns. Explore how contemporary foreign policies differ from traditional viewpoints.

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