By Thomas G. Weiss
A singular improvement within the post-Cold struggle period is using army strength to guard humans. From Rwanda to Kosovo, Sierra Leone to East Timor, and Libya to Cote d?Ivoire, squaddies have rescued civilians in many of the world's such a lot infamous conflict zones. yet what approximately Syria? Why have we saw the Syrian slaughter and performed not anything? Is humanitarian intervention in situation? Is the so-called accountability to guard useless or alive?
In this totally revised and extended 3rd variation of his hugely obtainable and renowned textual content, Thomas Weiss explores those compelling questions. Drawing on quite a lot of case experiences and supplying a persuasive review of the speculation and perform of humanitarian intervention within the smooth international, he examines its political, moral, criminal, strategic, monetary, and operational dimensions to spotlight key debates and controversies. Neither celebratory nor complacent, his research is a fascinating exploration of the present quandaries and destiny demanding situations for strong foreign humanitarian motion within the twenty-first century.
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