1. Now that you've all read my latest post on aggression and self-defense, you're no doubt wondering:
WHAT ABOUT JUS COGENS?!
WHERE IS THE JUS COGENS CONTENT WE EXPECT FROM THIS ACCOUNT?!
Well, since you asked ... https://twitter.com/just_security/status/1338531267118321666
WHAT ABOUT JUS COGENS?!
WHERE IS THE JUS COGENS CONTENT WE EXPECT FROM THIS ACCOUNT?!
Well, since you asked ... https://twitter.com/just_security/status/1338531267118321666
2. The thirteen-power draft stated in its preamble that the use of force by one State or a group of States against another State or group of States violated a peremptory norm of international law.
5. Finally, one State put forward the fascinating theory that self-defense is not an exception to the prohibition of force, but instead a circumstance precluding responsibility (an excuse) ... for the breach of a jus cogens norm?!
Is that possible? Idk ask @federica_paddeu
Is that possible? Idk ask @federica_paddeu
6. But which State?!
8. That's it. I hope you've all enjoyed your daily dose of jus cogens. Stay well!