ective self-defence)-the jurisdiction seems too elusive. in resolution 661 stating that it is acting accordance with article 51 of the Charter, seemed to only do so by indirectly and than merely recalling and reaffirming Article 51 rather than by citing it explicitly. Second, even if resolution 678 was said to have been rooted by article 51, the adoption of the resolution would have represented an unprecedented interpretation of chapter VII. It underscores the indeterminacy of Res. 678fs Charter authority. Finally, even if Article 51 was legitimate, it is by no means wise to cite Article 51 as its authority to delegate the war-making powers against iraq.
             Article 39(making recommendations)-these recommendations were understood to refer to Chapter VI provisions calling for the pacific settlement of international disputes, to be pursued either alone or in tandem with economic and/ or military decisions taken in accordance with Artcles 41 and 42. In any event, the SC in Res 678 mad
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