Extraterritorial Use of Force Against Terrorists: Examining the "Unable Or Unwilling" Doctrine in Relation to State Failure Under International Law

Key Points

• The analysis underscores the complexities of applying the 'unable or unwilling' doctrine in international law.
• State failure presents challenges for exercising extraterritorial use of force against terrorists.
• Assessment highlights the tension between state sovereignty and the right to self-defense against terrorism.
• International law continues to evolve in addressing the parameters of justified force in these scenarios.