Reinterpreting exceptions to the use of force in the interest of security : forcible intervention by invitation and the demise of the negative equality principle

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De Wet, Erika

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American Society of International Law

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This essay describes tensions that arise between two types of public goods enshrined in the United Nations Charter—the right to self-determination of people(s) within a territorial state and peace and security—in situations in which recognized governments in conflict-torn countries request military assistance from third states against opposition groups. It illuminates legal challenges in reconciling these public goods in practice, at a time when collective peacekeeping mechanisms appear unable to prevent or terminate civil conflicts and their destabilizing regional impact.

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United Nations Charter, Peace, Public goods, Use of force, Security, Forcible intervention, Negative equality

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De Wet, E. 2017, 'Reinterpreting exceptions to the use of force in the interest of security : forcible intervention by invitation and the demise of the negative equality principle', American Journal of International Law , vol. 111, pp. 307-311.