Question

Which of the following is not a criterion for legitimate intervention in the face of terrorism, as developed by the UN High-Level Panel on Threats, Challenges, and Change?

A sufficiently clear and serious threat to warrant the use of force. A primary purpose of regime change and nation-building. The use of force as a last resort. The use of proportionate and minimum necessary force.

Answer 1

UN High-level panel has created a set of five criterias based on which legitimate intervention in face of terrorism can be undertaken.

These five criterion are as follows -

1. The use of force can only be warranted if a serious and clear threat is established.

2. The main motive of the use of force is to stop the terrorist threat. The force should not be used any other purpose such as bringing a change in regime etc.

3. The use of force should be at the minimum required level.

4. The decision to use the force should be taken as an action of last resort.

Thus,

The correct answer is the option (2) [A primary purpose of regime change and nation-building].