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What does it mean?
Kerry asserts the US retains right to enforce order even if UN Security Council fails.
In plain terms
The US can act to enforce rules if the UN does not.
What can you take from it?
International order may require unilateral action.

Where it applies

  • foreign policy
  • crisis response

Putting it to work

  • assessing multilateral options
  • evaluating unilateral needs

Questions to consider

  • When is unilateral action justified?
  • How do we maintain global order?

Another view

Unilateral action can strain international alliances.

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