Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET December 2015 Political Science
Which Article of the Charter of the United Nations provides that all members undertake to make available to the Security Council, on its call and in accordance with special agreements, armed forces, assistance and facilities necessary for maintaining international peace and security?
AArticle 41
BArticle 42
CArticle 43 ✓ Correct
DArticle 44
Correct answer: (C) Article 43 — This provision is found in Article 43 of the UN Charter.
Explanation
★This provision is found in Article 43 of the UN Charter.
★It obliges members to provide armed forces and facilities to the Security Council on call.
★These contributions are governed by special agreements negotiated with the Council.
★The agreements set out the numbers, types and readiness of the forces.
★Article 41 covers measures not involving the use of armed force, such as sanctions.
★Article 42 allows the Council to authorise the use of force when other measures fail.
★Article 43 was meant to give the UN standing military means, though such agreements were never concluded.
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