How Might a Realist Concerned with State Sovereignty Interpret Article

question 23

Multiple Choice

How might a realist concerned with state sovereignty interpret Article 2(7) of the UN Charter?

• A) The UN should be empowered to intervene in a state for any reason
• B) The UN may only intervene in a state if that state consents
• C) The UN may make statehood conditional
• D) The UN is obligated to create a sovereign form of global government

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Definitions:

Hydrothermal Vents

Openings on the seafloor that emit hot, mineral-rich water, supporting unique ecosystems independent of sunlight.

Giant Worm Tubes

Large tubular structures created by certain species of marine worms, which serve as their protective habitats on the ocean floor.

H2S

hydrogen sulfide, a toxic, flammable gas with a characteristic odor of rotten eggs, found in many natural and man-made environments.

Mid-Ocean Ridges

Undersea mountain ranges formed by the upwelling of magma as tectonic plates diverge, where new oceanic crust is created.