Article 99 of UN Charter: Insights from India’s Experience
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D. Padma Kumar Pillay
Colonel Dr. Divakaran Padma Kumar Pillay (Retd.) has seen action in several disturbed areas of the country. He earned a Shaurya Chakra for gallantry beyond the call of duty in Tamenglong, Manipur where he… Continue reading Article 99 of UN Charter: Insights from India’s Experience read more
Volume:48
Issue:2
Commentary
he theory of Just and Unjust wars and the concept of Responsibility-to-Protect (R2P) have been central in the legal and political discourse surrounding the use of force. The recent conflict in Gaza has once again brought these issues to the fore. While both sides utilize legal arguments concerning aggression, self-defence, sovereignty, genocide, and self-determination, it is important to recognize that this dilemma of balancing adherence to international law with situational needs, is not new.
