State Support for Non-State Armed Groups and the Right of Self-Defense in the International Law Cover Image

Държавна подкрепа за недържавни въоръжени групи и правото на самоотбрана в международното право
State Support for Non-State Armed Groups and the Right of Self-Defense in the International Law

Author(s): Stanislav Stanev
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: Национален военен университет „Васил Левски“
Keywords: self-defense; non-state groups; international security

Summary/Abstract: This study examines state support for non-state armed groups in the context of the right of self-defense under international law. It analyzes whether such support can be considered an armed attack under the UN Charter, with a focus on the “effective control” criterion. Through examples such as Iran–Hezbollah and the response after September 11, the study highlights the main legal controversies on the issue.

  • Issue Year: 2026
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 134-149
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Bulgarian
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