Sentence examples for forcible regime change from inspiring English sources
To the Editor: Ward Wilson contends that "the real value of nuclear bombs is as status symbols, not as practical weapons"; this may be true, but surely these weapons are the best deterrent against any forcible regime change attempt by outsiders.
The United States cannot expect both to maintain a threat to overthrow unsavoury regimes and to have those regimes refrain from pursuing the technology that might deter forcible regime change.Alex WeisigerNew YorkWeapons at workSIR – I object to your use of the derogatory term "gun nuts"("Loaded debate", March 12th).
Forcible regime change violates the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Moreover, forcible "regime change" would violate Article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which the U.S. has also ratified.
This is sage advice in light of the disasters created by the U.S. government's forcible regime change in Iraq and Libya, which destabilized those countries, facilitating the rise of ISIS and other terrorist groups.
In my view, forcible post-war regime change can be permissible provided: 1) the war itself was just and conducted properly; 2) the target regime was illegitimate, thus forfeiting its state rights; 3) the goal of the reconstruction is a minimally just regime; and 4) respect for jus in bello and human rights is integral to the transformation process itself.
Yemen's brave youth surely must know that the government -- though perhaps not its figurehead, Mr. Saleh -- is insulated from regime change, forcible or otherwise.
Bring about regime change.
