Title : Use of Force under the UN Charter: Examining U.S. Actions in Venezuela



Publication Year : 2026
Index: other (Institutional Website / Event Record) Publisher Name: BD Opinion Juris
Location : Bangladesh
Publication/Engagement Type : SEMINAR Discipline : Law Date : 04 February 2026 Presentaion Mode : Virtual Presentation Type : Oral
Funding Information:
Funding Source : None
Other Information:
Direct Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG10 Reduced Inequality
SDG17 Partnership for the Goals
Sustainable Development Sub Goals :
Promote rule of law and equal access to justice
Develop accountable and transparent institutions
Strengthen relevant national institutions for preventing violence and combating terrorism and crime
Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
Impact statement: This invited lecture examined the legality of the use of force under the UN Charter through the case of recent U.S. actions in Venezuela. The presentation contributed to academic and public understanding of international legal constraints on the use of force, state sovereignty, collective security, and the role of international institutions. Collaboration: Other Keywords: UN Charter, Use of Force, Venezuela, International Law, State Sovereignty, Article 2(4), Self-Defence, Collective Security