Principle of the Prohibition of the Use of Force in Public International Law Tested by the Veto Power of the Permanent Members of the Security Council

This article deals with the application of the principle prohibiting the use of force in public international law, with particular attention to the right of veto of the permanent members of the Security Council. The objectives of the survey are to measure international public perception related to the application of the principle of prohibition of the use of force to permanent members of the Security Council, as well as to examine the factors that influence this perception. A survey carried out among 64 members of the ministries of Foreign Affairs or embassies of targeted countries highlights the application of the principle of prohibiting the use of force in international public law, particularly with regard to the right of veto of the permanent members of the Security Council. This study helps to clarify the contours of this fundamental principle of international public law and to examine the practical implications it presents for international relations. Survey results showed that the majority of respondents support the application of this principle to the permanent members of the Security Council, despite the challenges posed by the veto power. 72% of respondents support the application of the principle of prohibiting the use of force to permanent members of the Security Council. 23% are undecided or opposed to this idea. Respondents who support the application of the principle of prohibiting the use of force mainly come from Western countries (80%), while respondents from developing countries are more divided (45% for and 35% against). Women are more in favor of applying the principle of prohibiting the use of force (78%) than men (65%). The results show that the majority of the international population is in favor of applying the principle of prohibiting the use of force to permanent members of the Security Council. However, it is important to take into account differences between countries and genders to understand the motivations behind these opinions.