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UN Charter prohibition on use of force

A principle of international law that prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity of another state.

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Jan 26, 2026
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What are the international‑law standards for the use of force against non‑state actors operating from another state's territory?

States face a restrictive legal framework when contemplating on foreign soil: the Charter’s prohibition on force under remains the baseline, and exceptions such as under , authorization, or evolving d...

Jan 14, 2026
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How would buying Greenland legally work under international and Danish law?

A lawful transfer of Greenland to another state would require peaceful, negotiated cession that respects Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination — not a unilateral sale or seizure — and ...

Jan 23, 2026
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What international legal precedents apply to arresting a sitting foreign head of state on U.S. soil?

A sitting foreign head of state ordinarily enjoys (immunity ratione personae) from criminal arrest and prosecution by other states under customary international law, a principle reaffirmed by the in t...

Jan 22, 2026

did trump violate international law when he attacked venezuela?

The preponderance of legal commentary and international reactions cited in contemporary reporting conclude that military operation that captured and struck targets in likely violated core norms of int...

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