How does the SRUF characterize the use of violence?

The Standing Rules for the Use of Force (SRUF) characterizes the use of violence as an option of last resort to emphasize the principle that force should only be used when all other methods of conflict resolution have been exhausted or are impossible to implement effectively. This means that individuals or entities must first attempt to resolve conflicts through peaceful means, such as negotiation or diplomacy, before resorting to violence. The SRUF aims to minimize harm and ensure that the use of force is both justified and proportionate to the situation at hand, thereby promoting accountability and restraint in the application of violence.

In contrast, the other options suggest a more permissive or routine approach to violence, which is inconsistent with the SRUF's guiding principles. Describing violence as a primary method of conflict resolution would undermine efforts to promote peace and stability. Labeling violence as a necessary routine or acceptable under all circumstances would disregard the necessity for restraint and due consideration for the implications of forceful actions.