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United Nations Charter
Also known as: U.N. Charter, UN Charter
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Rethinking Espionage in the Modern Era cjil.uchicago.edu 5 facts
referenceProfessor Quincy Wright bases his non-intervention doctrine on Article 2 of the U.N. Charter, which declares sovereign equality for all members, prohibits the threat or use of force against territorial integrity or political independence, and restricts international intervention in matters within the domestic jurisdiction of any state.
claimThe International Court of Justice has discussed the possibility that constant smaller cyber attacks could be aggregated to reach the threshold of an 'armed attack' under the U.N. Charter, provided that the attacker can be accurately attributed in every instance.
claimThere is ongoing debate among legal scholars regarding whether the right to self-defense under the United Nations Charter is available if and only if an armed attack occurs.
claimThe principle of self-defense in international law, as outlined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, is considered to be riddled with inherent ambiguity.
claimThe United Nations Charter states that nothing in the document shall impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs against a member of the United Nations.
ACT Alliance Statement on the Escalating Conflict in ... actalliance.org Mar 2, 2026 2 facts
perspectiveACT Alliance calls upon all Member States to fulfill their responsibilities under international law, including the UN Charter, and urges all actors to take immediate steps toward de-escalation and diplomatic dialogue.
perspectiveACT Alliance calls upon all Member States to fulfill their responsibilities under international law, including the UN Charter, and demands accountability for those responsible for violations.
Europe's quest for strategic autonomy in response to Trumpism link.springer.com Dec 8, 2025 2 facts
referenceArticle 3, section 5 of the Treaty on European Union mandates that the European Union shall uphold and promote its values and interests, contribute to peace, security, sustainable development, solidarity, mutual respect, free and fair trade, poverty eradication, human rights protection, and the strict observance and development of international law, including the United Nations Charter.
accountThe Helsinki Final Act has served as an essential foundation for security in Europe since the mid-1970s, translating the sovereign equality and territorial integrity of states from the UN Charter into a European security promise.
What Comes Next? Iran Through a Middle Powers Lens belfercenter.org Mar 3, 2026 1 fact
claimVietnam anchors its diplomacy in international law and United Nations Charter principles, specifically emphasizing the non-use of force and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Apr 2, 2025 1 fact
claimRussia has gained influence in some non-Western countries despite violating the U.N. Charter and international rule of law by invading Ukraine.
The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org Feb 28, 2023 1 fact
perspectiveThe Chinese government advocates for adherence to the UN Charter, consideration of all countries' legitimate security concerns, and the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue.
Global Perspectives on the Escalating Iran Conflict - UNA-USA unausa.org 1 fact
quoteArticle 2 of the UN Charter states: “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.”