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

    What is the focus of international humanitarian law?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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