The Doctrine of Use of Force by States: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

It is hardly groundbreaking to suggest that the international legal order is enduring the corrosion of one of its most fundamental pillars: the prohibition on the use of force. The purpose of this study is to provide a clear statement, assessment and critical analysis of the rules of international law governing the use of force by states. This study is significant because it is believe that, in the light of current challenges, it is of importance to world order that there be clarity and understanding about the relevance and application of international law to the use of force by states.

Keywords: International Law, United Nations, International Relations, Use of Force, Prohibition