Article 2(4), prohibits the “threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence” of a member state
'''Non-intervention in sovereign state affairs'''
'''Non-intervention in sovereign state affairs'''
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{{quotebox-float|"The parties to any dispute, the continuance of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security, shall, first of all, seek a solution by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice."}}
{{quotebox-float|"The parties to any dispute, the continuance of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security, shall, first of all, seek a solution by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice."}}
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'''Sanctions and use of force'''
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'''Authorization for sanctions and use of force'''
Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council is the only legal body in the world authorized by [[international law]] to impose multilateral [[economic sanctions]].<ref>[https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/information UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL]. Sanctions. un.org</ref>
Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council is the only legal body in the world authorized by [[international law]] to impose multilateral [[economic sanctions]].<ref>[https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/information UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL]. Sanctions. un.org</ref>