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

De Wet, Erika2018-01-262018-01-262017De 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. 307-311.0002-930010.1017/aju.2017.71http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63753This 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.enThe American Society of International Law and Erika deWet © 2017. This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence.United Nations CharterPeacePublic goodsUse of forceSecurityForcible interventionNegative equalityLaw articles SDG-16Law articles SDG-17Reinterpreting exceptions to the use of force in the interest of security : forcible intervention by invitation and the demise of the negative equality principleArticle