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UN Charter: Use of Force

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What is the basis for a State to attack a territory, according to Germany's approach?

The attacked State has given its consent
The UN Security Council has authorized the use of force
The attacked State is a failed State
Terrorists have acquired control over a portion of the territory (correct)

What is the significance of the Case of Houthi in the Red Sea?

It led to an international response, including military intervention (correct)
It resulted in a UN Security Council resolution condemning the Houthis
It resulted in a peace treaty between conflicting parties
It led to a change in the international law on self-defense

What does UN SC Resolution 2722/2024 affirm?

The right to use force against another State
The right to defend against pirate attacks
The exercise of navigational rights and freedoms by merchant and commercial vessels (correct)
The right to self-defense in cases of terrorist attacks

What is the significance of the Case of Libya?

It resulted in a UN Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the German position on self-defense?

A State can attack a territory if foreign terrorists have acquired control over a portion of territory (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Israel vs Palestine case?

It is a peculiar conflict that is hard to analyze using general international law (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 2004 Advisory Opinion of the ICJ?

It established the right of an occupying power to use force against the occupied State (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Case of Houthi and the Case of Libya?

The Case of Libya involved a UN Security Council resolution, while the Case of Houthi did not (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the territorial control approach in international law?

It is not recognized in international law (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of UN SC Resolution 1973/2011?

It authorized the use of force against Libya (B) Signup and view all the answers

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