What is the principal purpose of a lawful countermeasure taken by an injured state?
Correct answer: D. To induce the responsible state to comply with its obligations
- A. To terminate every treaty between the two states
- B. To impose criminal punishment on foreign officials
- C. To acquire the responsible state's territory permanently
- D. To induce the responsible state to comply with its obligations
Explanation
A countermeasure is a limited response intended to induce the responsible state to fulfil its international obligations. It is not a criminal punishment or a lawful method of territorial acquisition.
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