This article provides a critical legal analysis of hypothetical U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, focusing on the capture of Nicol├бs Maduro. Below is a concise summary tailored for UPSC (International Relations/GS Paper II) and a mind map of the core legal arguments. Analysis: U.S. Intervention in Venezuela & International Law The recent U.S. military action in Venezuela and the apprehension of Nicol├бs Maduro represent a significant challenge to the established norms of state sovereignty and international legality. The Legal Framework of Force The core of the argument rests on Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force in international relations. There are only two recognized exceptions: * Self-defence (Article 51). * UN Security Council authorization. The article argues that neither applies here. While the U.S. justifies the action as a "law enforcement measure" against drug trafficking, international law does not re...
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