Extraterritorial Use of Force Against Terrorists: Examining the "Unable Or Unwilling" Doctrine in Relation to State Failure Under International Law | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
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.