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Humanitarian Intervention Aidan Hehir

Humanitarian Intervention By Aidan Hehir

Humanitarian Intervention by Aidan Hehir

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A broad-ranging introduction to the theory, practice and politics of humanitarian intervention in the contemporary world. Recent events in Libya and Syria have propelled humanitarian intervention to the top of the international political agenda.

Humanitarian Intervention Summary

Humanitarian Intervention: An Introduction by Aidan Hehir

A broad-ranging introduction to the theory, practice and politics of humanitarian intervention in the contemporary world. Recent events in Libya and Syria have propelled humanitarian intervention to the top of the international political agenda. This book provides the definitive introduction to the key issues and theories surrounding this important and popular area of study.

Humanitarian Intervention Reviews

This excellent book provides a robust and thorough introduction to humanitarian intervention. The coverage is comprehensive, insightful, and clear, and is strengthened in this new edition with interesting and provocative discussions of the R2P and Libya. - James Pattison, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester, UK The second edition of this thoughtful and thought-provoking book presents an accessible and engaging introduction to the key issues involved in humanitarian intervention. It will not end debates over this important subject, but it will ensure that those debates are better informed. - Simon Chesterman, National University of Singapore, and author of Just War or Just Peace?

About Aidan Hehir

Aidan Hehir is Director of the Security and International Relations Programme at the University of Westminster, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Humanitarian Intervention in Contemporary International Relations.- PART I: CONCEPTS AND CONCEPTIONS 1. What is 'Humanitarian Intervention'?.- 2. The Just War Tradition and Natural Law.- 3. The Sovereign State.- 4. Theoretical Perspectives.- PART II: CONTROVERSIES 5. International Law and Human Rights.- 6. The Responsibility to Protect.- 7. Who Decides? Authority and Legitimacy.- 8. Motives and Means.- PART III: CASES 9. Humanitarian Intervention in History.- 10. Rwanda.- 11. Kosovo.- 12. Iraq.- 13. Darfur.- 14. Libya and the Arab Spring.- Conclusion: The Future of Humanitarian Intervention?.

Additional information

GOR007009294
9781137301550
1137301554
Humanitarian Intervention: An Introduction by Aidan Hehir
Aidan Hehir
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Macmillan Education UK
20130328
372
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