LSTD507 International Law WK3 Interaction 2

Topic:

This week we are examining use of force and self defense.  In your post this week, please answer the following questions:

1. When is use of force permitted and prohibited?  What is self defense and how is it applied in international conflict law?  What is proportionality and why is it important in the international arena?

2. Cabal has now joined the United Nations as a full member state and Anarchy refuses to recognize its status.  If the State of Anarchy launched a military attack on Cabal, what is Cabal’s right of self defense?  If the State of Boring was interested in joining sides in the war, would it be justified?  Would it depend on the side it joined? Would it need approval from the United Nations?  Try to justify your position based upon your status as an ambassador in line with the country which you represent