Use of Force Against Syria: Alternatives in the Event of UN Security Council Deadlock
Patricio Galella, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Use of Force Against Syria: Alternatives in the Event of UN Security Council Deadlock
Patricio Galella, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
The invasion of Iraq was an initial military success and led to complete destruction of Saddam Hussein's regime. The military forces established the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) on April 21, 2003, citing UN Security Resolution 1483 as justification for its...
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