Enemy state clauses
Enemy state clauses is a term used to refer to Article 107 and parts of Articles 53 and 77 of the United Nations (UN) Charter. They are both exceptions to the general prohibition on the use of force in relation to countries that were part of the Axis during World War II. == Provisions == The enemy state clauses in the UN Charter are a set of transitional provisions tied to World War II, which includes: Article 53(1) allows regional organisations to take enforcement measures against an enemy state, without prior Security Council authorisation, if these measures were provided for under Article 107 or aimed at preventing a renewal of that State's aggressive policy.