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- The Legitimacy of the Occupation of Iraq and the International Responsibility Resultion from It
The Legitimacy of the Occupation of Iraq and the International Responsibility Resultion from It
Authors : Zuhair Mendeli
Pages : 269-297
Doi:10.34086/rteusbe.1699285
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Publication Date : 2026-01-01
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :The occupation of Iraq raises many responses in legal and political domains, as the prohibition of occupation is explicitly Stated in international law, particularly with the adoption of the United Nations Charter in 1945. Article 2(3) of the Charter mandates the peaceful resolution of disputes among Member States, while Article 2(4) forbids Member States from threatening or employing force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or by any means that contravene the objectives of the United Nations. The U.S-led international coalition invaded Iraq in 2003. To justify this action, the American administration embraced the doctrine of preventive war. This article seeks to examine the legitimacy of the occupation of Iraq in accordance with public international law and to delineate the responsibilities of the coalition countries should the occupation be deemed illegal The study will elucidate the political, economic, and social conditions that precipitated the invasion of Iraq, employing an analytical methodology through the examination of legal texts and reports to derive logical conclusions. Ultimately, the study will contribute provide a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the occupation of Iraq, its legitimacy, and the international responsibility resulting from it.Keywords : Irak’ın İşgalı, Uluslararası Meşruiyet, Uluslararası Sorumluluk
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