Abuse of right of self-defense and its manifestations in the international community : a descriptive analytical study

Abstract EN

The research problem lies in the shortcoming of the international legal base in dealing with countries that violate international law by bombing civilians and killing peaceful people under the pretext of self-defense.

hence, the research aims to shed light on international violations and war crimes committed under the pretext of self-defense by superpowers.

and presenting practical examples of these countries and its crimes.

this is for purpose of searching for a legal mechanism to address them.

I will follow the analytical approach by presenting the illegality of these violations and analyzing the international legal texts that criminalize them, hence, I recommend that the international community should be keen on respecting international legitimacy and applying the law to large and small countries without discrimination, as the reality confirms that the united nations bodies are subject to double standards.