Oppose Military Strikes Without UN Approval

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Name

Oppose Military Strikes Without UN Approval

Types

Voting position

Broader voting positions

Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against the Government of Syria

Opposing arguments

UN approval may limit a country's ability to protect its national security interests or respond to humanitarian crises swiftly

UN approval processes can be slow and subject to political deadlock, delaying necessary actions to prevent atrocities

Supporting arguments

International consensus and legitimacy, reduces the risk of unilateral actions escalating conflicts

Referenced by

Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against the Government of Syria

US Politics

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