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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- Articles 40 and 41 of the UN Charter empower the Security Council to order provisional measures and non-military sanctions to maintain or restore international peace.
- What is the difference between Article 40 and Article 41 of the UN Charter?
- Are measures under Articles 40 and 41 legally binding on member states?
- Can Article 41 be used to create international criminal tribunals?
- Where do Articles 40 and 41 fit in the Chapter VII sequence?

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