Self-defence and terrorism
HC/PS/13015-Faith Kisio
Self-defence and its Implications to the War on Terror
Introduction
The quest for international security has become more elusive in recent years. From the continuous conflict in the Middle East to resource wars in Africa and territorial conflict in
Europe, there has been an increase in insecurity globally. This has been incredibly exacerbated by the war on terror post September 11, 2001 attack in the United States (US). It was following this attack that the US declared war on Al-qaeda and the eventual invasion of Iraq.
The United Nations (UN) Charter states that,
Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a Member of the United Nations, until the
Security Council has taken measures necessary to maintain international peace and security. Measures taken by Members in the exercise of this right of self-defence shall be immediately reported to the Security Council and shall not in any way affect the authority and responsibility of the Security Council…… (U.N. Charter art. 51).
Article 51 is regarded as the cornerstone of the right to self-defence in International Law and other Security Council resolutions as well as the right to combat terror (International Law Series,
2010). This paper seeks to analyze the precepts of self-defence under the UN charter and its applications in the War on Terror. This will be done by first outlining the history of terrorism and counter-terrorism and its application in the right of self-defense in accordance to international law. The interconnectedness of the world has increased the need for security to be secured.
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Self-defence and International Terrorism
HC/PS/13015-Faith Kisio
Therefore this paper will also look at the effectiveness and implication of self-defense in combating terrorism which will also act as the conclusion.
Self-defense and international law
In accordance
Self-defence and its Implications to the War on Terror
Introduction
The quest for international security has become more elusive in recent years. From the continuous conflict in the Middle East to resource wars in Africa and territorial conflict in
Europe, there has been an increase in insecurity globally. This has been incredibly exacerbated by the war on terror post September 11, 2001 attack in the United States (US). It was following this attack that the US declared war on Al-qaeda and the eventual invasion of Iraq.
The United Nations (UN) Charter states that,
Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a Member of the United Nations, until the
Security Council has taken measures necessary to maintain international peace and security. Measures taken by Members in the exercise of this right of self-defence shall be immediately reported to the Security Council and shall not in any way affect the authority and responsibility of the Security Council…… (U.N. Charter art. 51).
Article 51 is regarded as the cornerstone of the right to self-defence in International Law and other Security Council resolutions as well as the right to combat terror (International Law Series,
2010). This paper seeks to analyze the precepts of self-defence under the UN charter and its applications in the War on Terror. This will be done by first outlining the history of terrorism and counter-terrorism and its application in the right of self-defense in accordance to international law. The interconnectedness of the world has increased the need for security to be secured.
1
Self-defence and International Terrorism
HC/PS/13015-Faith Kisio
Therefore this paper will also look at the effectiveness and implication of self-defense in combating terrorism which will also act as the conclusion.
Self-defense and international law
In accordance
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