Modern International Humanitarian Law
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What is a key factor in determining whether a military ship's presence in an international strait is lawful?

  • The intent of the ship's presence (correct)
  • The size of the ship
  • The flag of the ship
  • The speed of the ship

Which of the following is an example of a threat of use of force?

  • A military ship navigating through national waters
  • A military ship passing through an international strait
  • A military ship blocking fishermen from another country (correct)
  • A military ship docking in a foreign port

What is the main subject of the provision mentioned in the text?

  • The use of force (correct)
  • Territorial waters
  • Climate change
  • International straits

What is the purpose of the advisory opinion requested by the General Assembly?

<p>To clarify the legal obligations of states in fighting climate change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of micro insular states mentioned in the text?

<p>They are small island states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the situation mentioned in the text and the scenario of Italian warships going to France?

<p>The purpose of the ships' presence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the emerging set of rules in the field of conflicts?

<p>To establish treaties that ban the production and stock of certain weapons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of treaties that prohibit the production, stock, and use of nuclear weapons?

<p>They are not binding for all states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of international humanitarian law?

<p>The rules of conduct during war (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a nuclear weapon with a limited effect?

<p>Nuclear bullet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are some states not bound by treaties that prohibit nuclear weapons?

<p>Because they are not signatories to the treaty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the prohibition on nuclear weapons under general international law?

<p>It is not clear whether it is a customary law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with entering another state's territory with military forces?

<p>It is a violation of international law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument made by states to justify military action against terrorism in another state?

<p>The host state is unable or unwilling to fight terrorism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states has been a leading proponent of the idea of lawful military response to terrorism?

<p>United States (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the killing of specific individuals, such as terrorist leaders or military officers?

<p>Targeted killing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of targeted killings that have taken place in recent years?

<p>Over 100 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries was involved in a targeted killing incident involving a high-ranking military officer?

<p>Iran (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the corridor where the transit occurred?

<p>Beyond any coastal state's territorial seas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue in relation to Article 2.4 of the UN?

<p>Threat of use of force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the conduct not considered an unlawful use of force?

<p>Because there is no physical violence involved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the guns being up or down in this scenario?

<p>It indicates whether the US is exercising its right to pass or making a threat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which the conduct should be evaluated?

<p>The context of the broader intentions of the US and Taiwan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which article is most closely related to the right of self-defense?

<p>Article 51 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge in implementing anticipatory self-defense?

<p>Proving the attack is objectively certain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the doctrine promoted by the US during the presidency of Bush Jr?

<p>Bush Doctrine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the concern with waiting for the rocket to attack in the traditional interpretation of Article 51?

<p>It would be too late to respond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between anticipatory self-defense and preemptive self-defense?

<p>One is lawful, while the other is not (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the US promoting the preemptive self-defense doctrine?

<p>The idea was abandoned after Bush Jr left office (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the technical revolution in the context of Article 51?

<p>It made it necessary to move forward the legitimate timeframe for self-defense (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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