self-defence when they are read as independent from each other. However, its combined view of customary international law, which permits preemptive
self-defence, and Article 51, which permits
self-defence against non-state actors, is what it presents as its comprehensive view of right of
self-defence against the attacks from non-state actors. This is a significantly expansive view of the right of
self-defence. Expansive View of the Right of
Self-defence While the statement articulates India’s position, it presents by far the broadest view of the right of
self-defence against non-state actors. While presenting...