What does UN Charter Article 2(4) prohibit?

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UN Charter Article 2(4) prohibits all member states from using the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any manner inconsistent with UN purposes. The International Court of Justice calls this the "cornerstone of the United Nations Charter." The Charter provides only two exceptions: Security Council authorization under Chapter VII, or self-defense under Article 51 if an armed attack occurs. Legal experts noted the Venezuela strikes lacked both Security Council authorization and clear self-defense justification, as drug trafficking doesn't constitute an armed attack under international law.

What does UN Charter Article 2(4) prohibit?

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