Dispute Settlement - The right to Self-defense

3 important questions on Dispute Settlement - The right to Self-defense

Do UN members have the right to self-defense?

Yes, they have. Regardless of the prohibitions set out in the Charter.

Which principles do states have to adhere in order to invoke self-defense?

1. Necessity
2. Proportionality

What is pre-emptive self-defense and is it allowed?

It is when there is a potential threat that might occur in the future and you neutralize it.

It is not allowed.

Difference between anticipatory and pre-emptive self-defense is that with the anticipatory there is an existing imminent threat while by pre-emptive there is only the fear that one day a threat might come     

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