International law prohibits acquiring territory through the threat or use of force.

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True. The International Court of Justice has ruled that "the prohibition of territorial acquisition resulting from the threat or use of force" is customary international law and jus cogens (the highest form of international law). Article 2(4) of the UN Charter forbids the threat or use of force against territorial integrity. Even if a peace treaty follows annexation, it's void if procured through force. States must refuse to recognize territorial acquisitions from unlawful force. Lawful territory transfer only occurs through cession—mutual agreement formalized in a treaty.

International law prohibits acquiring territory through the threat or use of force.

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