CO SCI 136 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Bush Doctrine, Refugee Law, Jus Ad Bellum
Document Summary
Chapter 13: t he in ternat iona l re gulation of t he use of force. Jus ad bellum: rules that regulate when and for what purpose a state may use force against another state: relates to the initial political decision of a state to use force in another state. International community can take the measures required to keep or restore international peace and security through security council: force should only be used in the common interest of the international community, the prohibition on the use of force. Use of force is regulated in both the un charter and customary international law. The principles on the use of force in the charter correspond to those found in customary international law. Indirect use of force supporting rebel groups within another country. International criminal court + restrict trade in certain goods + adding legislative resolutions where it imposes general and more abstract obligations on states.
