The Intervention Debate

Author : Fernando R. Tesón,Bas van der Vossen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780190202927

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Debating Humanitarian Intervention by Fernando R. Tesón,Bas van der Vossen Pdf

When foreign powers attack civilians, other countries face an impossible dilemma. Two courses of action emerge: either to retaliate against an abusive government on behalf of its victims, or to remain spectators. Either course offers its own perils: the former, lost lives and resources without certainty of restoring peace or preventing worse problems from proliferating; the latter, cold spectatorship that leaves a country at the mercy of corrupt rulers or to revolution. Philosophers Fernando Tesón and Bas van der Vossen offer contrasting views of humanitarian intervention, defining it as either war aimed at ending tyranny, or as violence. The authors employ the tools of impartial modern analytic philosophy, particularly just war theory, to substantiate their claims. According to Tesón, a humanitarian intervention has the same just cause as a justified revolution: ending tyranny. He analyzes the different kinds of just cause and whether or not an intervener may pursue other justified causes. For Tesón, the permissibility of humanitarian intervention is almost exclusively determined by the rules of proportionality. Bas van der Vossen, by contrast, holds that military intervention is morally impermissible in almost all cases. Justified interventions, Van der Vossen argues, must have high ex ante chance of success. Analyzing the history and prospects of intervention shows that they almost never do. Tesón and van der Vossen refer to concrete cases, and weigh the consequences of continued or future intervention in Syria, Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Iraq, Lybia and Egypt. By placing two philosophers in dialogue, Debating Humanitarian Intervention is not constrained by a single, unifying solution to the exclusion of all others. Rather, it considers many conceivable actions as judged by analytic philosophy, leaving the reader equipped to make her own, informed judgments.

Author : International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty,International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Law
ISBN : 0889369631

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The Responsibility to Protect by International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty,International Development Research Centre (Canada) Pdf

Responsibility to Protect: Research, bibliography, background. Supplementary volume to the Report of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty

Author : John Garofano
Publisher : Strategic Studies Institute
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Humanitarian intervention
ISBN : UOM:39015054430155

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The Intervention Debate by John Garofano Pdf

"The author argues that American policymakers must take an approach based on "principled judgment" when deciding on the use of force. The 1990s showed the extremes of deciding when and how to use force, one of the central elements of strategy. Throughout American history, debate has raged over whether force is appropriate only in defense of the homeland and vital national interests or whether it should also be used to promote more expansive objectives like regional security and stopping humanitarian disasters in regions with few tangible U.S. interests. He concludes with a discussion of Army roles and requirements for future contingencies."--SSI site.

Author : Taylor B. Seybolt
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Altruism
ISBN : 9780199252435

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Humanitarian Military Intervention by Taylor B. Seybolt Pdf

Military intervention in a conflict without a reasonable prospect of success is unjustifiable, especially when it is done in the name of humanity. Couched in the debate on the responsibility to protect civilians from violence and drawing on traditional 'just war' principles, the centralpremise of this book is that humanitarian military intervention can be justified as a policy option only if decision makers can be reasonably sure that intervention will do more good than harm. This book asks, 'Have past humanitarian military interventions been successful?' It defines success as saving lives and sets out a methodology for estimating the number of lives saved by a particular military intervention. Analysis of 17 military operations in six conflict areas that were thedefining cases of the 1990s-northern Iraq after the Gulf War, Somalia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rwanda, Kosovo and East Timor-shows that the majority were successful by this measure. In every conflict studied, however, some military interventions succeeded while others failed, raising the question, 'Why have some past interventions been more successful than others?' This book argues that the central factors determining whether a humanitarian intervention succeeds are theobjectives of the intervention and the military strategy employed by the intervening states. Four types of humanitarian military intervention are offered: helping to deliver emergency aid, protecting aid operations, saving the victims of violence and defeating the perpetrators of violence. Thefocus on strategy within these four types allows an exploration of the political and military dimensions of humanitarian intervention and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each of the four types.Humanitarian military intervention is controversial. Scepticism is always in order about the need to use military force because the consequences can be so dire. Yet it has become equally controversial not to intervene when a government subjects its citizens to massive violation of their basic humanrights. This book recognizes the limits of humanitarian intervention but does not shy away from suggesting how military force can save lives in extreme circumstances.

Author : John Garofano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1396899191

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INTERVENTION DEBATE: TOWARDS A POSTURE OF PRINCIPLED JUDGMENT. by John Garofano Pdf

Author : John Garofano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1463518110

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The Intervention Debate by John Garofano Pdf

Political debate over the proper guidelines for using force has been polarized since the end of the Cold War. Force conservers emphasize future threats and conventional challenges, while proponents of the liberal use of force consider a wider range of national interests and accept greater risk regarding future challenges. Administrations have taken various paths between these two poles. The Weinberger Doctrine remains one of the most influential schools of thought. A contrary school of thought, that of intuitive intervention, was articulated by Secretaries of State George Shultz and Madeleine Albright but proved highly problematic. The Clinton administration settled upon a complex set of requirements that tried to bridge many approaches, but it, too, failed to gain wide acceptance among the polity or the public at large. Without general political agreement upon a general approach to the use of force, the military services will be hard put to develop the tools required when intervention occurs. The author argues that what may be called the Powell-Bush argument is a useful starting point for forging a consensus, since it recognizes the need for flexibility, choice, and balance-in a word, judgment-when force is considered. After examining the advantages of this and the other postures adopted by previous administrations, the author makes the case for an approach of .principled judgment.. A series of principles, or guideposts, for intervention policy are then suggested, followed by the argument for several institutional changes that should strengthen the ability of diverse administrations to exercise judgment when using force. The author concludes with a discussion of Army roles and requirements for future contingencies.

Author : Thomas G. Weiss
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780745675879

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Humanitarian Intervention by Thomas G. Weiss Pdf

A singular development of the post Cold-War era is the use of military force to protect human beings. From Rwanda to Kosovo, Sierra Leone to East Timor, and more recently Libya to Côte d'Ivoire, soldiers have rescued some civilians in some of the world's most notorious war zones. Could more be saved? Drawing on over two decades of research, Thomas G. Weiss answers "yes" and provides a persuasive introduction to the theory and practice of humanitarian intervention in the modern world. He examines political, ethical, legal, strategic, economic, and operational dimensions and uses a wide range of cases to highlight key debates and controversies. The updated and expanded second edition of this succinct and highly accessible survey is neither celebratory nor complacent. The author locates the normative evolution of what is increasingly known as "the responsibility to protect" in the context of the global war on terror, UN debates, and such international actions as Libya. The result is an engaging exploration of the current dilemmas and future challenges for robust international humanitarian action in the twenty-first century.

Author : Cristina Gabriela Badescu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136850219

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Humanitarian Intervention and the Responsibility to Protect by Cristina Gabriela Badescu Pdf

This book explores attempts to develop a more acceptable account of the principles and mechanisms associated with humanitarian intervention, which has become known as the ‘Responsibility to Protect’ (R2P). Cases of genocide and mass violence have raised endless debates about the theory and practice of humanitarian intervention to save innocent lives. Since the humanitarian tragedies in Rwanda, Burundi, Bosnia, Kosovo and elsewhere, states have begun advocating a right to undertake interventions to stop mass violations of human rights from occurring. Their central concern rests with whether the UN’s current regulations on the use of force meet the challenges of the post-Cold War world, and in particular the demands of addressing humanitarian emergencies. International actors tend to agree that killing civilians as a necessary part of state formation is no longer acceptable, nor is standing by idly in the face of massive violations of human rights. And yet, respect for the sovereign rights of states remains central among the ordering principles of the international community. How can populations affected by egregious human rights violations be protected? How can the legal constraints on the use of force and respect for state sovereignty be reconciled with the international community’s willingness and readiness to take action in such instances? And more importantly, how can protection be offered when the Security Council, which is responsible for authorizing the use of force when threats to international peace and security occur, is paralyzed? The author addresses these issues, arguing that R2P is the best framework available at present to move the humanitarian intervention debate forward. This book will be of interest to students of the responsibility to protect, war and conflict studies, human security, international organisations, security studies and IR in general.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428911000

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The Intervention Debate: Towards a Posture of Principled Judgement by Anonim Pdf

The author argues that American policymakers must take an approach based on "principled judgment" when deciding on the use of force. The 1990s showed the extremes of deciding when and how to use force, one of the central elements of strategy. Throughout American history, debate has raged over whether force is appropriate only in defense of the homeland and vital national interests or whether it should also be used to promote more expansive objectives like regional security and stopping humanitarian disasters in regions with few tangible U.S. interests. He concludes with a discussion of Army roles and requirements for future contingencies.

Author : Natalie Joy Marrer
Publisher : Graduate Institute Publications
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9782940600199

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The Drama of Humanitarian Intervention by Natalie Joy Marrer Pdf

This ePaper approaches looks at the contentious debate surrounding humanitarian intervention through a critical, narratological lens. By questioning the roles cast and identities constituted, in what can could be compared to a theatrical drama, the focus is on given to the unreliable narration by of the most powerful characters on the international stage –, from the US to the UN –, and its impact on the political and legal stances taken in various contexts. On a meta-level, it examines the conditions which that enable this unreliable narration, by pointing to the out a problematic flexibility owing to the flowing from paradoxes and conflation nestled entrenched in human rights rhetoric; and what some deem call a budding ‘humanity’s law’. Attention is meant to be drawn to the power of mental imagery conjured up by intervention narratives, based on the story of saving innocents, as embodiments of humanity. The goal is to foster self-reflection among of the readers of working in humanitarian intervention, within the epistemic community of international lawyers, and beyond. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Vahabzadeh Foundation for financially supporting the publication of best works by young researchers of the Graduate Institute, giving a priority to those who have been awarded academic prizes for their master’s dissertations.

Author : Don E. Scheid
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107036369

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The Ethics of Armed Humanitarian Intervention by Don E. Scheid Pdf

New essays on philosophical, legal, and moral aspects of armed humanitarian intervention, including discussion of the 2011 bombing in Libya.

Author : Kaye Stearman
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404237569

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The Debate About Military Intervention by Kaye Stearman Pdf

Examines the debate about military intervention focusing on its reasons such as defending national security, intervening to keep peace, intervening to prevent disaster, and the costs of military intervention.

Author : Jonathan Mermin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781400823321

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Debating War and Peace by Jonathan Mermin Pdf

The First Amendment ideal of an independent press allows American journalists to present critical perspectives on government policies and actions; but are the media independent of government in practice? Here Jonathan Mermin demonstrates that when it comes to military intervention, journalists over the past two decades have let the government itself set the terms and boundaries of foreign policy debate in the news. Analyzing newspaper and television reporting of U.S. intervention in Grenada and Panama, the bombing of Libya, the Gulf War, and U.S. actions in Somalia and Haiti, he shows that if there is no debate over U.S. policy in Washington, there is no debate in the news. Journalists often criticize the execution of U.S. policy, but fail to offer critical analysis of the policy itself if actors inside the government have not challenged it. Mermin ultimately offers concrete evidence of outside-Washington perspectives that could have been reported in specific cases, and explains how the press could increase its independence of Washington in reporting foreign policy news. The author constructs a new framework for thinking about press-government relations, based on the observation that bipartisan support for U.S. intervention is often best interpreted as a political phenomenon, not as evidence of the wisdom of U.S. policy. Journalists should remember that domestic political factors often influence foreign policy debate. The media, Mermin argues, should not see a Washington consensus as justification for downplaying critical perspectives.

Author : J. L. Holzgrefe,Robert O. Keohane
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003-02-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 052152928X

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Humanitarian Intervention by J. L. Holzgrefe,Robert O. Keohane Pdf

An interdisciplinary approach to humanitarian intervention by experts in law, politics, and ethics.

Author : Mark Swatek-Evenstein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107061927

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A History of Humanitarian Intervention by Mark Swatek-Evenstein Pdf

An examination of the historical narratives surrounding humanitarian intervention, presenting an undogmatic, alternative history of human rights protection.