Article 41 of the UN Charter

Article 41 of the UN Charter authorizes the UN Security Council to take various measures to maintain or restore international peace and security, short of resorting to military force. These measures can include economic sanctions, severance of diplomatic relations, or other actions that do not involve armed conflict. The purpose is to persuade or pressure a state or entity into compliance without immediate use of force. This tool allows the Security Council to address threats diplomatically and economically, providing a range of options to resolve international disputes peacefully before considering military intervention.