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1999

Under the UN Charter, the threat and use of force is prohibited by Article 2.4, which most writers consider a peremptory norm of international law. The use of force by individual states (acting alone or in a military alliance) is permitted only in self-defence under article 51 or against "enemy states", according to Articles 107 and 53 (the action may be taken by individual states or by a regional organisation).

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Author Natalino Ronzitti
Series IAI International Spectator
Issue 3
Publisher Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
Copyright © 1999 Istituto Affari Internazionali
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