Correct option is D
Article 42 of the UN Charter gives the Security Council the power to take military action against a state if it is necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security. This follows a failure of non-military measures under Article 41.
Information Booster:
Article 42 authorizes the Security Council to use air, sea, or land forces in situations where peaceful measures (such as sanctions) have proven ineffective.
Additional Knowledge:
· Article 41: Deals with non-military measures, such as sanctions.
· Article 2(4): Prohibits the use of force by member states except in certain circumstances.
· Article 24: Assigns the Security Council the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace.
