The Libyan Uprising and the Right of Revolution in International Law
The Libyan Uprising and the Right of Revolution in International Law

Summary/Abstract: Even if international law did recognize a right of revolution, it must be one of extremely limited scope. In the case of Libya, the rebels did have strong arguments in their favor, but in the end may have fallen short of a conclusive justification. Under Just War Theory, the Libyan resistance had a persuasive claim on the grounds of Right Intention and Just Cause. However, they had a much more difficult case to make for the remaining Just War elements, especially for the Chance of Success requirement. Accordingly, the Libyan rebels’ decision to resort to force may not have fallen within the narrow confines of this theoretical right of revolution.

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