Topic: UN charter and use of force
Q: The Charter of the United Nations has stipulated the principles of non-use of force and non-interference in internal affairs of other countries, which have been violated by some countries in the past. Does this mean the rules have been out of date?
A: The UN Charter is a main legal document to maintain international order after World War II. The fundamental rules of the charter still reflect the basic principles of relations between countries, which have not been outdated. We disapprove of some countries using force to deal with disputes, which is forbidden by the rules. The only conditions allowing the use of force are self-defense and being authorized by the UN Security Council. We should be alert to the fact that some western countries have expanded their areas in using force.
