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Benchmarks For Reducing Civilian Harm In Armed Conflict: Learning Feasible Lessons About Systemic Change, Peter Margulies
Benchmarks For Reducing Civilian Harm In Armed Conflict: Learning Feasible Lessons About Systemic Change, Peter Margulies
Law Faculty Scholarship
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Aid And Assistance As A “Use Of Force” Under The Jus Ad Bellum, Michael N. Schmitt, W. Casey Biggerstaff
Aid And Assistance As A “Use Of Force” Under The Jus Ad Bellum, Michael N. Schmitt, W. Casey Biggerstaff
International Law Studies
Although the prohibition of the use of force is a cornerstone of international law, our understanding of what constitutes a “use of force” under Article 2(4) of the UN Charter nonetheless continues to evolve. While the term was traditionally understood to mean armed force, emerging interpretations are expanding our understanding of the prohibition’s breadth. The Charter’s text, travaux préparatoires, and subsequent interpretations and practice by States, reinforced by the persuasive reasoning of the International Court of Justice, all confirm that the notion of force extends to indirect force, which includes military support provided to parties to a conflict. Yet, to …