However, when deterrence becomes indistinguishable from collective punishment – barred under international law by Article 33 of the Fourth Geneva Convention – it is far less likely to achieve its intended result.
Néanmoins, quand la dissuasion devient punition collective - interdite en droit international par l'article 33 de la Quatrième convention de Genève - elle a peu de chance de se révéler efficace.